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A N S I 2223.1-1999
National Fuel Gas Code
1999 Edition

This 1999 edition incorporates changes to the 1996 edition. It was adopted by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) on July 22,1999, andwas approved by the American National
Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) on August 5, 1999. The ANSI designation is 2223.1-1999. The
NFPA designation is NFPA 54-1999.
Changes other than editorial, including dimensional abbreviations, from the 1996 edition are
denoted by a vertical line in the margin.

Origin and Development

This code offers general criteria for theinstallation and operationof gas piping andgas equip-
ment on consumers' premises. It is the cumulative result of years of experience of many individ-
uals and many organizations acquainted with the installation ofgas piping and equipment
designed for utilization of gaseous fuels. It is intended to promote public safety by providing
requirements for thesafe and satisfactory utilization of gas.
Changes in this code can become necessary from time to time. When any revision is deemed
advisable, recommendations should be forwarded to the Secretary, Accredited Standards Com-
mittee 2223, 400 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, and the Secretary, Standards Coun-
cil, National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterynlarch Park,P.O. Box 9101, Quincy,MA 02269-
9101.
In October 1967 representatives of the American Gas Association, the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, and theNational Fire Protection Association met as a Conference Group
on Piping and Installation Standards to consider the developmentof a single National Fuel Gas
Code. This conference was the result of the expressed need within the gas industry, among public
safety authorities, insurance groups, architects, designers, and builders, for one code that would
cover a l l facets of fuel gas piping and applianceinstallation downstream from meter set assem-
blies or other components comprising the gas service entrance to the consumerpremises.
At a January 1968 meeting, the conference group developed the objectives and scope of a pro-
posed National Standards Committee. The group envisioned the combining of the following
standards intoa single National Fuel Gas Code:
American National Standard Installation ofGas Appliances and Gas Piping, ANSI 221.30 (NFPA 54)
Installation of Gas Piping and Gas Equipment on Industrial Premises and Certain Other Premises, ANSI
283.1 (NFPA 54A)
Fuel Gas Piping, ASME B3 1.2
The proposed scope at that time limited coverage of piping systems to 60 psi (414 kPa). The
National Standards Committee agreed to relinquish 221.30 (NFPA 54), 283.1 (NFPA ja) ,
and
applicable portions of ASME B31.2 covering piping systems up to andincluding 60 psi (414 kPa)
to a new National Fuel Gas Code Committee, cosponsored by the three Associations.
O n August 13, 1971, the American National Standards Institute approvedthe scope of activities
and the formation of the National Standards Committee on National Fuel Gas Code, 2223.
To establish a National Fuel Gas Code to satisfy the immediate needsof the gas industry, at its
December6, 1972,organizational meetingthe2223Committeecombined NFPA 541969,
221.30-1969, and 733.1-1972 with only those editorial revisions necessary to reflect the scope of
the new code. Further revisions of the code would be necessary to incorporate pertinent cover-
age for fuel gas piping fromASME B31.2-1968.
The first edition of the code was issued in 1974. The American Gas Association and the
National Fire Protection Association have continued cosponsorship of the code following the
first edition.
The second edition of the code, incorporating pertinent portions of B31.2, was issued in 1980.
The third, fourth, and fifth editions were issued in 1984, 1988, and 1992, respectively. The scope of
the code was expanded in 1988 to include piping systems up to and including 125 psi (862 kPa).
The 1999 edition includes a revised Table 6.2.3(a), formerly Table V, now applicable only to
unlisted gas-fired furnaces, boilers, and air conditioners; new requirements forinstallation of gas
appliances in closets opening into residential garages; a revised definition of Unusually Tight
Construction to reflectcurrent constructionpractices; and a change to make the codeapplicable
to the installation of appliances in manufactured housing after the initial sale.
Prior editions of this document have been translated into languages other than English,
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Committee on National Fuel Gas Code

Mike R. Gorham, Chair

Northwest LP-Gas Co., MN [IM]
Rep. Natl Propane Gas A s n .
Larry L. Westling, Vire Chair
Northwest Natural Gas Co, OR
Rep. American GasAssn.
Paul W. Cabot, Administrutzve Secrelu?
American Gas Assn., Washington, DC
(Nonvotzng)
Joe A. Akin,* Alabama Gas Corp., AL [E] Daryl L. Hosler, Southern California Gas
Co., CA [IM]
Rep. Southern Bldg. Code Congress Intl Inc. Rep. American Gas Assri.
Paul E. Beach, Emerson Electric C o . , O H [M] Russel Iwan, Metropolitan Utilities District, NE [U]
Rep. Cas Appliance Mfrs. AmericanRep.Inc.
Assn. Gas Assn.
James P. Brewer, Magic Sweep Corp., VA [IM] Brian
C. Olson, Natl ParkService, CO
[U]
Natl
Chimney
Rep.Sweep
Guild Kenneth P. Padgett,? Piedmont Natural Gas Co., SC
William H. Bruno,* Ranger Insurance Co., MO [I] Rep. Southern uilding Code Congress Intl
Thomas E. Buchal, Intertek Testing Services,M N [RT] Leonard Pakruda,* Alabama 1,iqnefied PetroleumGas Board, AL
Thaddeus Bukowski, Undemliters Laboratories Inc., IL [RT] [El
Ross K. Burnside, UTC Carrier Corp., IN [M] Rep. Intl Fire Marshals Assn.
Rep.
Appliance
Gas Mfrs. ASSII.Inc. Windell F. Peters,? Atlanta
Light
Gas
Co., GA [IM]
Allen J. Callahan, IntlApproval
Services/CSA, OH[RT]
Rep. American
Gas Assn.
Robert
Cave,? American Public Gas Assn., V.4 Thomas D. Petru, LP-Gas Section, Gas Services Division,
TX [E]
Sharon
Coates, Arkansas L..P. Gas Board, ARRep.Texas
[E]
Railroad
Commission
Rep.
Fire
Marshals Assn. of North
America Robert E. Rhead, Lumbermens Mutual Casualty (Kemper), II. [I]
Thomas R. Crane, CraneEngrandForensicServices, M E [SE] David W. Rock, City ofPortland,OR[E]
John
P. Doucette, State of Connecticut, CT[El Esac P. Sargunam, Maytag Cleveland Cooking Products, TN [M]
Glen Edgar, Selkirk-Metalbestos North
America, OH [M]Rep. Assn. o f Home
Appliance Mfrr.
Appliance
Rep.
Gas hfrs. Assn. Inc. Ray Sebastian,? ClermontCounty
BuildingInspection Uept., OH
Wilbur L. Haag,Jr., A. O. SmithWaterProductsCo.,SC[M]Rep.BuildingOfficialsandCodeAdministratorsIntl
Rep.
Appliance
Gas Mfrs. Assn. Inc. Gary K. Strebe, Intl
Comfort
Products
Corp.,
[M]
TN
Hagensen,
Steen Exhausto
Inc., GA [ M ] Appliance
Gas
Rep.
Mfrs. A s s n . Inc.
John M. H a l l i d , Intl Assn. of Plumbing & Mechanical
Officials, Westling,
L. Gas [IM]
OR
p. C4 [E] Gas A s n .
Leonard
Herman,t New.]crscy Ruilder, NJ P. S. Vishwanath, P.E.,t V-TECH, MD
Rcp. Natl Assn. of Home Builders Rep. Smart House,I..P.
Patricio Himes Radke, SistemasdeEnergia,Mexico[U] RichardE.White, Richard E. White&Assoc. P.C., SouthBend, IN [U]
Rep. Asociacin Mexicana de Distribuidores deGas Rep. Nat7 Assn. of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors

Alternates
John R. Battles, P.E.,t Southern Bldg. Code Conference Intl.,AL Robert N. Miner, P.E.,? Colorado Springs Utilities, CO [IM]
(Alt. for SBCCI) (Alt. for American Gaskrsn.)
Greg Gres,? Bldg. Officialsand Code Administrators Intl, Inc., Christopher M. Moore, Kernper Insurance Cos., MA [I]
IL (Alt. to R. E. Rhead)
(Alt. for OCA) Martin P. Petchul, Columbia Energy Group, OH [IM]
Michael T. Kobel,? Intl Assn. of Plumbing & Mechanical Off- (Alt. D. L. Hoslerj
cials, CA Michael Snyder, ServiceAir, MD [U]
(Alt. for IAPMO) (Alt. to R. E. White)
Blaine R. Lanning, Intl Approval Senices/CSA, O H [RT] Bruce J. Swiecicki, Natl Propane Gas Assn., IL [IM]
(.41t to A. J. Callahan) (Alt. to M. Gorham)

Theodore C. Lernoff, NFPA Staff Liaison

*NFIA 54 Committeeonly. T2223 Committeeonly.

ThiA li51 represents lhe membership at thr time the Committee was bulloted on thr text ofthis dition. Snnce that t i m , rhungps in the
mfrnbenhip maJ have occurred. A key to clussificalions isfound ut lhe buck ofthzs document.

NOTE: Membership o n a committee shall not in and of itself constitute an endorsement of the Association o r
any document developed by the committee on which the member serves.
The National Fuel Gas Code Committee is a Conmittee functioning jointly under the proceduresof the American National
Standards Institute and the NationalFire Protection Association and, accordingly,the National Fuel Gas Code bears two desig-
nations, ANSI 2223.1 and NFPA 54. In the ANSI context, the Code is prepared by the Accredited Standards Conlrrrittee on
National Fuel GasCode, 2223, cosponsored by the AmericanGas Association (Administrative Secretariat) and the National Fire
Protection Association. In the NFPA context the Committeeis an NFlATechnical Committee.
Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for a document on safety code forgas piping systems
on consumers premises and the installation of gas utilization equipment and accessories for use with fuel gases such as
natural gas, manufacturedgas, liquefied petroleum gas in the vapor phase, liquefied petroleum gas-air mixtures, or mix-
tures of these gases, including: (a) The design, fabrication, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of gas piping
systems from the point of deliver), to the connectionswith each gas utilization device. Piping systems coveredby this code
are limited to a maximum operating pressure of 125 psi. For purposes of this code, the pointof deliver), is defined as the
outlet of the meter set assembly, or the outletof the service regulator o r service shutoff valve where n o meter is provided.
(b) The installation of gas utilization equipment, related accessories, and their ventilation and venting systems.
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Chapter 1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54- 5 4.3

Purging .............................. 54-26
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54- 5
1.2 Alternate Materials. Equipment. and Chapter 5 Equipment Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-27
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-
General
5.1 5 .............................. 54-27
1.3 Retroactivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54- 5 Accessibility
5.2 and
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-28
1.4 Qualified Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54- 5.3
5 Air for
Combustion and Ventilation . . . . . . . 54-29
1.5 Interruption ofService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54- 5 5.4 Equipment on Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-30
1.6 PreventionofAccidenta1Ignition . . . . . . . . .54- 6 5.5 Equipment Connections to Building Piping . . 54-31
1.7 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54- 6 Electrical
5.6 ............................. 54-32
5.7Room TemperatureThermostats . . . . . . . . . 54-32
Chapter 2 Gas Piping System Design. Materials.
and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-16 Chapter 6 Installation of Specific Equipment . . . . . . 54-32
2.1 PipingPlan ............................ 54-16 6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-32
2.2 Provision for Location of Point of Delivery . . . 54-1 6 6.2 Air-Conditioning Equipment (Gas-Fired Air
2.3 Interconnections BetweenGas Piping GonditionersandHeatPumps) . . . . . . . . . . 54-32
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-16 6.3 CentralHeating Boilers and Furnaces . . . . . 54-33
2.4SizingofGas Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-16 6.4Clothes Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-36
2.5 Piping System Operating Pressure 6.5
Conversion Burners .................... 54-36
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-16 6.6 Decorative Appliances for Installation in Vented
2.6 Acceptable Piping Materials and Joining Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-36
Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-16 6.7Gas Fireplaces,Vented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-37
2.7 GasMeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-19 6.8 DirectMakeup Air Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-37 .
2.8Gas PressureRegulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-19 6.9 Direct Gas-Fired Industrial Air Heaters . . . . 54-38
2.9 OverpressureProtection Devices . . . . . . . . . . 54-19 6.10 DuctFurnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-39
2.10Back PressureProtection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-20 6. I l FloorFurnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-39
2.11Low-Pressure Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-20 6.12 Food Service Equipment. Floor-Mounted . . 54-40
2.12 Shutoff Valves ......................... 54-20 6.13 Food Service Equipment Counter
2.13 Expansion and Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-21 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-41
6.14 Hot Plates and Laundry Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . 54-41
Chapter 3 Gas Piping Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-21 6.15 HouseholdCookingAppliances . . . . . . . . . . 54-41
3.1 Piping Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-21 6.16 IlluminatingAppliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-42
3.2 Aboveground Piping Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-21 6.17 Incinerators, Commercial-IndusLrial . . . . . . 54-42
3.3 Piping in Buildings ..................... 54-22 6.18 Incinerators,Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-42
3.4 Concealed Piping in Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-22 6.19 InfraredHeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-43
3.5 Piping in Vertical Chases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-22 6.20 Open-Top BroilerUnits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-43
3.6 CasPipe Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-23 6.21 OutdoorCooking Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-44
3.7 Drips and Sediment Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-23 6.22Pool Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-44
3.8 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-23 6.23 Refrigerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-44
3.9 BranchPipeConnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-23
. 6.24RoomHeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-44
3.10 Manual Gas Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-24 6.25Stationary Gas Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-45
3.11Prohibited Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-24 6.26 Gas-Fired Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-45
3.12 Systems Containing Gas-Air Mixtures Outside 6.27 UnitHeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-45
the Flammable Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-24 6.28Wall Furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-45
3.13 Systems Containing Flammable Gas-Air 6.29 WaterHeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-46
Mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-24 6.30 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular
3.14 Electrical Bonding and Grounding . . . . . . . . 54-25 FuelSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-46
3.15ElectricalCircuits ...................... 54-25 6.31 Appliances for Installation in Manufactured
3.16 ElectricalConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-25 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-47

Chapter 4 Inspection. Testing. and Purging . . . . . . . . 54-25 Chapter 7 Venting of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-47
4.1 PressureTesting and Inspection . . . . . . . . . .54-25 7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-47
4.2 System andEquipment LeakageTest . . . . . . 54-26 7.2 SpecificationforVenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-47

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7.4 Type of Venting System to Be Used . . . . . . . 54-48 Equipment Design, Construction, and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-99
7.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-48
Appendix C Sizing and Capacities of Gas
7.6 Gas Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-50 Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-1 O0
7.7 Single-WallMetal Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-51
7.8 Through the Wall Vent Termination . . . . . . 54-52 Appendix D Suggested Method for Checking
Condensation Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-53 forLeakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-105
7.9
7.10 Vent Connectors forCategory I Gas Utilization
AppendixESuggestedEmergencyProcedure
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-53
for Gas Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-106
7.11 Vent Connectors forCategory II, Category III,
and Category IV Gas Utilization Appendix F Flow of Gas Through Fixed
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Orifices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-106
7.12 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls . . . . . . . . . . 54-55
7.13 Manually Operated Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Appendix G Sizing of Venting Systems Serving
7.14 Automatically Operated Vent Dampers . . . . 54-55 Appliances Equippedwith Draft
Hoods, CategoryI Appliances, and
7.1 5 Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55
Appliances Listed for Use
with Type B Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-1 12
Chapter 8 Procedures to Be Followed to Place
Equipment in Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 di^ H Recommended Procedure for Safety
8.1 Adjusting theBurnerInput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 Inspection of an Existing Appliance
8.2 Primary Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-120

8.3 Safety Shutoff Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56

Appendix I Recommended Procedure for
8.4AutomaticIgnition ..................... 54-56 Installing Electrically Operated
8.5 Protective Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 Automatic Vent DamperDevices
8.6Checking the Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 in Existing Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-1 20

8.7 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56

Appendix J Recommended Procedure for
Installing Mechanically Actuated
Chapter 9 Sizing Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-58 Automatic Vent DamperDevices in
9.1 Tables for Sizing Gas Piping Systems . . . . . . 54-58 Existing Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-121

Chapter 10 Sizing of CategoryIVenting Systems . . . 54-77 Appendix Recommended Procedure for

Installing Thermally Actuated
10.1 Additional Requirements to Single Appliance
Automatic Vent DamperDevices in
Vent Tables 10.1 Through 10.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 54-77
ExistingVents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-122
10.2 Additional Requirements to Multiple Appliance
Vent Tables 10.6 Through Appendix L Example of Air Opening Design for
10.13(a)and(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-84 Combustion and Ventilation . . . . . . . . 54-1 23

Chapter 11 Referenced
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-94 di^ M Referenced Publications . . . . . . . . . . . 54-1 24

Appendix A Explanatory
Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-94 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-126

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NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number or letter des-
ignating a paragraph indicates that explanatory material on
the paragraph can be found in Appendix A.
Information on referenced publications can be found in
Chapter 11 and Appendix M.
All pressures used in this code are gauge pressure unless
otherwise indicated.
Chapter 1 General
1.1 Scope.
1.1.1 Applicability.
(a) This code is a safety code that shall apply to the instal-
lation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equip-
ment, and relatedaccessories as follows:
(1) Coverage of piping systems shall extend from the point of
delivery totheconnections with each gas utilization
device. For other than undiluted liquefied petroleum gas
systems,the pointof delivery shall be considered the out-
let of the service meter assembly or the outletof the ser-
vice regulator or service shutoff valve where no meter is
provided. For undiluted liquefied petroleum gas systems,
the pointof delivery shall be considered the outlet of the
final pressure regulator, exclusive of line gas regulators,
in the system.
(2) Themaximumoperatingpressureshallbe 125 psi
(862 kPa) .
Exception No. I : Piping systems fw gas-air mixtures withintheJlam-
muble runge are limited to a maximum pressure of 10 psi (69 W u ) .
Exception No. 2: LP-Gas piping systems are limitedto 2Opsi (140 W u ) ,
except CIS provided in 2.5.2.
(3) Piping systems requirements shall include design, materi-
als, components, fabrication, assembly, installation, test-
ing, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
(4) Requirements for gas utilization equipment and related
accessories shall includeinstallation,combustion,and
ventilation air and venting.
(b) This code shall not apply to the following (reference
standards for someof which appear in Appendix M ) :
Portable LP-Gas equipment of all types that are not con-
nected to a fixed fuel pipingsystem
Installation of farm equipment such as brooders, dehy-
drators, dryers, and irrigation equipment
Raw material (feedstock) applications except for piping
to special atmosphere generators
Oxygen-fuel gas cutting andwelding systems
Industrial gas applications using such gases as acetylene
and acetylenic compounds, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon
monoxide, oxygen, and nitrogen
Petroleum refineries, pipeline compressor or pumping
stations, loading terminals, compounding plants, refin-
ery tank farms,and naturalgas processing plants
Large integrated chemical plants or portions of such
plants where flammable or combustible liquids or gases
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are produced by chemical reactions or used in chemical
reactions
(8) LP-Gas installations at utility gas plants
(9) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) installations
(10) Fuel gas piping in power and atomic energy plants
( 1 1 ) Proprietaryitems of equipment, apparatus, or instru-
ments suchas gas generating sets, compressors, and calo-
rimeters
(12) LP-Gas equipment for vaporization,gas mixing, and gas
manufacturing
(13) LP-Gas piping for buildings under construction or reno-
vations that is not to become part of the permanent
building piping system-that is, temporary fixed piping
for building heat
(14) Installation of LP-Gas systemsfor railroad switch heating
(15) Installation ofLP-Gas and compressed natural gas sys-
tems on vehicles
(16) Gas piping, meters, gas pressure regulators, and other
appurtenances used by the serving gas supplier in distri-
bution of gas, other than undilutedLP-Gas
(17) Building design and construction, except as specified
herein
(18) Fuel gas systems on recreational vehicles manufactured
in accordance with NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational
Vehicles
1.1.2 Other Standards. In applying this code, reference shall
also be made to the manufacturers instructions and the serv-
ing gas supplier regulations.
1.2 Alternate Materials, Equipment, and Procedures. The pro-
visions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any
material, methodof construction, or installation procedure not
specifically prescribed by this code, provided any such alternate
is acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction(seeSection I.7).
The authority having jurisdiction shall require that sufficient
evidence be submitted to substantiate any claims made regard-
ing the safety of such alternates.
1.3 Retroactivity. Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of
this code shall not be applied retroactively to existing systems
that were in compliance with the provisions of the code in
effect at the time of installation.
1.4 Qualified Agency. Installation, testing, and replacement
of gas piping, gas utilization equipment, or accessories, and
repair andservicing of equipment, shall be performedonly by
a qualified agency.
1.5 Interruption of Service.
1.5.1 Notification of Interrupted Service. When the gas sup-
plyis to be turned off, it shall be the duty of the qualified
agency to notify all affected users.
Where two or more users are served from the same supply
system, precautions shall be exercised to ensure that service
only to the proper user is turned off.
Exception: I n cases o/ emergency, affected users shall be notzjied as
soon CIS possible ofthe actions taken 4y the qualified agency.
1.5.2* Before Turning Gas Off. Before the gas is turned off
to the premises, or section of piping to be
serviced, forthe pur-
pose of installation, repair, replacement, or maintenance of
gas piping or gas utilization equipment, all equipment shutoff
valves shall be turned off.
A leakage test shall be performed to determine that all
equipment is turned off in the piping section affected.
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1.5.3 Turn Gas Off. A l l gas piping installations, equipment
installations, and modifications to existing systems shall be
performed with the gas turned off and the piping purged in
accordance with Section 4.3.
Excefition: Hot taps shall be permitted i/ th? are installed by trained
and experiencedcrews utilizing equipment specificallydesigned for
surh n purpose.
1.5.4 Work Interruptions. When interruptions in work occur
while repairs or alterations are being made to an existing pip-
ing system, the system shall be left in a safe condition.
1.6 Prevention of Accidental Ignition.
1.6.1PotentialIgnitionSources. Where work is being per-
formed on piping that containso r has contained gas, the fol-
lowing shall apply:
(a) Provisions for electricalcontinuity shall be made
before alterations are madein a metallic piping system.
(b) Smoking,open flames,lanterns,welding, orother
sources of ignition shall not be permitted.
(c) A metallic electrical bond shall be installedaround the
location of cuts in metallic gas pipes made by other than cut-
ting torches. If cutting torches, welding, or other sources of
ignition areunavoidable, it shall be determined that all
sources of gas or gas-air mixtures have been secured and that
all flammable gas or liquids have been cleared from the area.
Piping shall be purged as required in Section 4.3 before weld-
ing o r cutting with a torch is attempted.
(d) Artificial illumination shall berestrictedto listed
safety-type flashlights and safety lamps. Electric switches shall
not be operated, on oroff.
1.6.2 Handling of Flammable Liquids.
(a) DripLiquids. Liquid that is removed from a drip in
existing gas piping shall be handled to avoid spillage or igni-
tion. The gas supplier shall be notified when drip liquids are
removed.
(b) OtherFlammable L i q u i h . Flammable liquids used by the
installer shall be handled with precautions and shall not be
left within the premises from the end of one working day to
the beginning of the next.
1.7Definitions. The termsusedin this codearedefined
within the parameters of the scope of the code.
Accessible. Having access to butwhich first may require the
removalof a panel, door, or similarcovering of the item
described.
Accessible, Readily. Having direct access without the need
of removing or moving any panel, door, orsimilar coveringof
the item described.
Agency, Qualified. See Qualified Agency.
Air, Circulating. Air for cooling, heating, or ventilation dis-
tributed to habitable spaces.
Air Conditioner,Gas-Fired. Agas-burning, autorrlatically
operated appliance for supplying cooled and/or dehumidi-
fied air or chilled liquid.
Air Conditioning. The treatment of air so as tocontrol
simultaneously its temperature, humidity, cleanness, and dis-
tribution to meet the requirementsof a conditioned space.
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Air Shutter. An adjustable device for varying the size of the
primary air inlet(s).
Ambient Temperature. The temperature of the surround-
ing medium;usually used to refer to the temperature of the air
in which a structure is situated or a device operates.
Anodeless Riser. A transition assembly where plastic piping
is permitted to be installedand terminatedabove ground out-
sideof a building. The plastic piping is piped from below
grade to an aboveground location inside a protective steel cas-
ing and terminates in either afactory-assembled transition fit-
ting o r a field-assembled service head adapter-type transition
fitting.
Appliance(Equipment). Anydevice that utilizes gasas a
fuel or raw material to produce light, heat, power, refrigera-
tion, or air conditioning.
Appliance, Automatically Controlled. Appliance equipped
with an automatic burner ignition and safety shutoff device
and other automatic devices that (1) accomplishcomplete
turn-on and shutoff of the gas to the main burner or burners
and ( 2 ) graduate the gas supply to the burner or burners, but
do noteffect complete shutoffof the gas.
ApplianceCategorizedVentDiameter/Area. The mini-
mum vent area/diarneter permissible for Category I appli-
ancestomaintainanonpositivevent static pressurewhen
tested in accordance with nationally recogniled standards.
Appliance, Fan-Assisted Combustion.An appliance equipped
with an integral mechanical means to either draw or force prod-
ucts of combustion through the combustion chamber or heat
exchanger.
Appliance, Low-Heat. An appliance such as a food service
range, pressingmachineboiler operating atanypressure,
bake oven, candy furnace, stereotype furnace, dryingand cur-
ing appliance, and other process appliances in which materi-
als are heated or melted at temperatures (excluding flue-gas
temperatures) not exreeding 600F (315C).
Approved.* Acceptabletotheauthorityhaving .jurisdic-
tion,
Atmospheric Pressure. The pressure of the weight of air
and water vapor on the surface of the earth, approximately
14.7 pounds per square inch (psia) (101 kPa absolute) at sea
level.
Authority Having Jurisdiction.*The organization, office, or
individual responsiblefor approving equipment,materials, an
installation, or a procedure.
AutomaticDamperRegulator. A mechanically or electri-
cally actuated device designed to maintain a constant draft on
combustion equipment.
Automatic Firecheck. A device for stopping theprogress of
a flame front inburner mixture lines (flashback) and for auto-
matically shutting off the fuel-air mixture. Present units are
customarily equipped with spring- or weight-loaded valves
released for closureby a fusiblelink o r by movement of bime-
tallic elements; they are also equipped with metallic screens
for stopping theprogress of a flame front.
AutomaticGas Shutoff Device. A device constructed so
that the attainmentof a water temperature in a hot water sup-
ply system in excess of some predetermined limit acts in such
a way as to cause the gas to the system to be shut off.
 Automatic Ignition. Ignition of gas at the burner(s) when
the gas controllingdevice is turned on, including reignition
if
the flameson the burner(s)have been extinguished by means
other thanby the closing of the gas controlling device.
Back Pressure. Pressure against which a fluid is flowing,
resulting from friction in lines, restrictions in pipes or
valves,
pressure in vessel to which fluid is flowing, hydrostatic head,
or other impediment that causes resistance to fluid flow.
Backfire Preventer. See Safety Blowout.
Baffle. An object placed in an appliance to change the
direction of or retard the flow of air, air-gas mixtures,or flue
gases.
BarometricDraftRegulator. A balanced damper device
attached to a chimney, vent connector, breeching, or flue gas
manifold to protect combustion equipment by controlling
chimney draft. A double-acting barometric draft regulatoris
one whose balancing damper is free to move in either direc-
tion to protect combustion equipment from both excessive
draft and backdraft.
Boiler, Hot Water Heating. A boiler in which no steam is
generated, fromwhich hot water is circulated for heating pur-
poses and then returned to the boiler, and that operates at
water pressures not exceeding 160 psi (1100 @a) and atwater
temperatures not exceeding 250F (121C) at or near the
boiler outlet.
Boiler, Hot Water Supply. A boiler, completely filledwith
water, that furnishes hot water to be used externally to itself
and that operates at water pressures not exceeding 160 psi
(1100 kPa) and at water temperatures not exceeding 250F
(121C) at or nearthe boiler outlet.
Boiler, Low-Pressure. A selfcontained gas-burning appli-
ance for supplying steamor hotwater.
Boiler, Steam Heating. A boiler in which steam is generated
and that operates at a steam pressure not exceeding 15 psi
(100 Wa).
Branch Line. Gas piping thatconveys gas from a supply line
to the appliance.
Breeching. SeeVent Connector.
Broiler. A general term including broilers, salamanders,
barbecues, and other devices cooking primarily by radiated
heat, excepting toasters.
Btu. Abbreviation for Britishthermal unit, which is the
quantity of heat required toraise the temperatureof 1 pound
of water 1 degree Fahrenheit (equivalent to1055joules).
Burner. A device for the finalconveyance of gas, or a mix-
ture of gas and air, to the combustion zone.
Burner, Forced-Draft. SeeBurner, Power.
Burner,Induced-Draft. A burner that depends on draft
induced by a fan thatis an integral part of the appliance and
is located downstream from the burner.
Burner, Injection (Atmospheric). A burner in which the air
at atmospheric pressure is injected into the burnerby a jetof
gas.
Burner, Injection (Bunsen) Type. A burner employing the
energy of a jet of gas to inject air for combustion into the
burner andmix i t with the gas.
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Burner, Power. A burner in which either gas or air, or both,
are supplied at a pressure exceeding,gas,forthe line pressure,
and for air, atmospheric pressure; this added pressure being
applied at the burner. A burner for which air for combustion
is supplied by a fan aheadof the appliance is commonly desig-
nated as a forceddraft burner.
Burner, Power,Premixiig. A power burner in which all or
nearly all of
the air for combustion
is mixed with the gas as pri-
mary air.
Burner, Power, Fan-Assisted. A burner that uses either
induced or forced draft.
Carbon Steel. By common custom, steel that is considered
to be carbon steel when no minimum content is specified or
requiredforaluminum,boron,chromium,cobalt,colum-
bium, molybdenum,nickel, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, zir-
conium, or any other element added to obtain a desired
alloying effect;when the specified minimum for copper does
not exceed0.40 percent; or when the maximum content spec-
ified for any of the following elements does not exceed the
percentagesnoted:manganese,1.65;silicon, 0.60; copper,
0.60.
Central Premix System. A system that distributes flamma-
ble gas-air mixtures to two or more remote stations and is
employed toprovide one or more of the following: (1) wide in-
plant distribution of a centrally controlled gas-air mixture;
(2) awider range of mixture pressures (frequentlyin the 1 to
5 psi range) (7 to 34 @a) than is available from other gas-air
mixing equipment; (3) close control of gas-air ratios over a
wide turndown range (often20 to 1 or more); or(4)ability to
change total connected burner port area without installing
new mixing devices or inserts. Central premix systems either
may proportion the flows of pressurized air and pressurized
gas for subsequent mixing in a downstream ortee comparable
fitting, or they may draw room air at essentially atmospheric
pressurethroughaproportioningmixing valve and then
through ablower or compressor downstream.
Chimney. (See also Gas V a t , and Venting System.) One or
more passageways, vertical or nearly so, for conveying flue or
vent gases to the outside atmosphere.
Chimney, Factory-Built. A chimney composedof listed fac-
tory-built components assembled inaccordance with the
terms of listing to form the completed chimney.
Chimney, Masonry. A field-constructed chimney of solid
masonry units, bricks, stones, listed
masonry chimney units, or
reinforcedportlandcementconcrete,lined with suitable
chimney flue liners.
Chimney, Metal. A field-constructed chimneyof metal.
Clothes Dryer. A device used to dry wet laundry by means
of heat derived from the combustion of fuel gases.
Clothes Dryer, Type 1. Factory-built package, multiply pro-
duced. Primarily used in family living environment. May or
may not he coin-operated for public use. Usually the smallest
unit physically and in function output.
Clothes Dryer, Type 2. Factory-built package, multiply pro-
duced. Used in business with direct intercourse of the func-
tion with the public. May or may not be operated by public or
hiredattendant. May or may notbecoin-operated.Not
designed for use in individualfamily living environment. May
be small, medium,or large in relative size.
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Combustible Material. As pertaining to materials adjacent
to or in contact with heat-producing appliances, vent connec-
tors, gas vents, chimneys, steam and hotwater pipes, and warm
air ducts, shall mean materials made of or surfaced with wood,
compressed paper, plant fibers, or other materials that are
capable of being ignited and burned. Such material shall be
considered combustible even though flame-proofed, fire-
retardant treated, orplastered.
Combustion. As used herein, the rapid oxidation of fuel
gases accompanied by the production of heat or heat and
light. Complete combustion of a fuel is possible only in the
presence of an adequate supply of oxygen.
Combustion Chamber. The portion of an appliance within
which combustion occurs.
Combustion Products. Constituents resultingfrom the
combustion o f a fuel with the oxygen of the air, including the
inert hut excludingexcess air.
Concealed Gas Piping. Gas piping that, when in place in a
finished building, would require removal of permanent con-
struction to gain access to the piping.
Condensate (Condensation). The liquid thatseparates
from a gas (including flue gas) due to a reduction in temper-
ature or an increase in pressure.
Consumption. The maximum amount of gas per unit of
time, usually expressed in cubic feet per hour, or Btu per
hour, required for the operation of the appliance or appli-
ances supplied.
Control Piping. All piping, valves, and fittings used to inter-
connect air, gas, or hydraulically operated control apparatus
or instrumenttransmitters and receivers.
Controls. Devices designed to regulate the gas, air, water,
or electrical supply to a gas appliance. These may be manual
or automatic.
Convenience Outlet, Gas. A permanently mounted, hand-
operated device providing a means for connecting and discon-
necting an appliance or an appliance connector to the gas
supply piping. Thedevice includes an integral,manually oper-
ated gas valve witha nondisplaceable valve member so that dis-
connection can be accomplished only when the manually
operated gas valve is in the closed position.
Conversion Burner, Gas.A unit consisting of a burner and
its controls utilizing gaseous fuel for installation in an appli-
ance originally utilizing another fuel.
ConversionBurner,Gas,FiringDoorType. A conversion
burner specifically for boiler or furnace firing door installation.
Conversion Burner, Gas, Inshot Type.A conversion burner
normally for boiler or furnace ash pit installation and fired in
a horizontal position.
Conversion Burner, Gas, Upshot Type. A conversion
burner normally for boiler or furnaceash pit installation and
fired in a vertical position at approximately grate level.
Counter Appliances, Gas. SeeFood Sewice Equipment, Gas
Counter Appliance.
CubicFoot (ft3) of Gas. The amount of gas that would
occupy 1 fts (0.3 m) when at a temperature of 60F ( 16"C), sat-
urated with water vapor and under a pressure equivalent to
that of 30.0 in. (7.5 kPa) mercury column.
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Decorative Appliance for Installation in a Vented Fireplace.A
self-contained, freestanding,
fuelgas burning appliance
designed for installation only in a vented fireplace and whose
primary function lies in the aesthetic effect of the flame.
Decorative Appliancefor Installation in a Vented Fireplace,
CoalBasket. An open-flame-type appliance consisting of a
metal basket that is filled with simulated coals and gives the
appearance of a coal fire when in operation.
Decorative Appliancefor Installation in a Vented Fireplace,
FireplaceInsert. Consists of anopen-flame, radiant-type
appliance mounted in a decorative metal panel to cover the
fireplace or mantel opening and having provisions for venting
into the fireplace chimney.
Decorative Appliancefor Installation in a Vented Fireplace,
Gas Log. An open-flame-type appliance consisting of a metal
frame or base supporting simulated logs.
Decorative Appliancefor Installation in a Vented Fireplace,
Radiant Appliance. An open-front appliance designedprima-
rily to convert the energy in fuel gas to radiant heat by mean5
of refractory radiants or similar radiating materials. A radiant
heater has n o external jacket. A radiant applianceis designed
for installation in a vented fireplace.
Deep Fat Fryer. .%e Food Semice Equipment, Gas Deep Fat
Fryer.
DesignCertification. The process by which a product is
evaluated and tested by an independent laboratory to affirm
that the product design complies with specific requirements.
DesignPressure. The maximum operating pressure per-
mitted by this code, as determined by the design procedures
applicable to the materials involved.
Dilution Air. Air that enters adraft hood or draft regulator
and mixes with the flue gases.
Direct Gas-Fired Industrial Air Heater. A heater in which
all of the products of combustion generated by the gas-burn-
ing device are released into theairstream being heated;whose
purpose is to offset the building heat loss by heating incoming
outside air, inside air, or a combinationof both.
Direct Gas-Fired MakeupAir Heater. A heater in which all
the productsof combustion generated by the fuel-gas burning
device are released into the outsideairstream being hcated.
DirectVentAppliances. Appliances that are constructed
and installed so that all air for combustion is derived directly
from the outside atmosphere andall flue gases arc discharged
to the outside atmosphere.
Diversity Factor. Ratio of the maximum probdbk demand
to the maximum possible demand.
Draft. The flow of gases or air through chimney, flue, or
equipment, caused by pressure differences.
Draft, Mechanical or Induced. The draft developed by fan
or airor steam jet or other
mechanical means.
Draft,Natural. The draft developed by the difference in
temperature of hot gases and outside atmosphere.
Draft Hood. A nonadjustable device built into an appli-
ance, or made a part of the vent connector from an appliance,
that is designed to ( 1 ) provide for theready escape of the flue
gases from the appliancein the event of no draft, backdraft,or
stoppage beyond the draft hood,(2) prevent a backdraft from
entering the appliance, and (3) neutralize the effect of stack
 action of the chimney or gas vent upon the operation of the
appliance.
DraftRegulator. Adevicethatfunctions tomaintaina
desired draft in the appliance by automatically reducing the
draft to the desired value.
Drip. The containerplaced at alow point in a system of pip-
ing to collect condensate and fromwhich it may be removed.
Dry Gas. A gas having a moisture and hydrocarbon dew
point below any normal temperature to which the gas piping
is exposed.
Duct Furnace. A furnace normally installed in distribution
ducts of air conditioningsystems to supply warm air for heat-
ing.Thisdefinitionappliesonlytoanappliancethat
depends for air circulation onblower a not furnishedas part
of the furnace.
Excess Air. Air that passes through the combustion cham-
ber and the appliance flues in excess of that which is theoreti-
cally required for complete combustion.
Explosion Heads (SoftHeads or Rupture Discs). A protec-
tive device for relieving excessive pressure in a premix system
by bursting of a rupturable disc.
Exterior Masonry Chimneys. Masonry chimneys exposedto
the outdoors on one or more
sides below the roof line.
Fan-Assisted Combustion System. An appliance equipped
with an integral mechanical means to either draw or force
products of combustion through the combustion chamber or
heat exchanger.
FAN Max. The maximum input ratingof a Category I, fan-
assisted appliance attached to a vent or connector.
FAN Min. The minimum input rating of a Category I, fan-
assisted appliance attached to a ventor connector.
FAN+FAN. The maximum combined appliance input rat-
ing of twoor moreCategory I, fan-assisted appliancesattached
to the common vent.
FAN+NAT. The maximum combined appliance input rat-
Category I, fan-assisted appliancesand one
ing of one or more
or moreCategory I, draft hood-equipped appliances attached
to the commonvent.
Fireplace. A fire chamber and hearth constructed of non-
combustible material for use with solid fuels and provided
with a chimney.
Fireplace, Factory-Built. Afireplace composed of listed fac-
tory-built components assembledin accordance with the
terms of listing to form the completed fireplace.
Fireplace, Masonry. A hearth and fire chamber of solid
masonry units such as bricks, stones, listed masonry units, or
reinforced concrete, provided with a suitable chimney.
Flame Arrester. A nonvalve device for use in a gas-air mix-
ture line containing a means for temporarily stopping the
progress of a flame front (flashback).
FloorFurnace. A completely self-contained unit furnace
suspended from the floor of the space beingheated, taking air
for combustion from outsidethis space.
Floor Furnace, Fan-Type. A floor furnace equipped with a
fan that provides the primary means for circulationof air.
Floor Furnace, Gravity-Type. A floor furnace depending
primarily on circulation of air by gravity. This classification
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also includes floor furnaces equipped with booster-type fans
that do notmaterially restrict free circulation of air by gravity
flow when such fans are not in operation.
Flue,
Appliance. The passage(s) within
an
appliance
through which combustion products pass from the combus-
tion chamber of the appliance to the draft hood inlet opening
on anappliance equipped with a draft hoodor to the outletof
theappliance on anappliance notequipped with adraft
hood.
Flue, Chimney. The passage(s) in a chimney for conveying
the flue or vent gases to the outside atmosphere.
Flue Collar. That portion of an appliance designed for the
attachment of a draft hood, vent connector, or venting
system.
Flue Gases. Products of combustion plus excess
air in appli-
ance flues or heat exchangers.
FoodServiceEquipment,GasCounterAppliance. An
appliance such as agas coffee brewer and coffee urn and any
appurtenant water heating equipment, food and dish warmer,
hot plate, and griddle.
FoodServiceEquipment,Gas Deep FatFryer. An appli-
ance, including a cooking vessel in whichoils or fats are placed
to such a depth that the cooking food is essentially supported
by displacement of the cookingfluid or a perforated container
immersed in the cooking fluid rather than by the bottom of
the vessel, designed primarily for use in hotels, restaurants,
clubs, and similar institutions.
Food ServiceEquipment,Gas-FiredKettle. An appliance
with a cooking chamber that is heated eitherby a steamjacket
in which steam is generated by gas heat or by direct gas heat
applied to the cooking chamber.
Food Service Equipment, Gas Oven, Baking and Roasting. An
oven primarily intended for volume food preparation that may
be composed of one or more sections or units of the following
types: (1) cabinet oven, an oven havingone ormore cavities heated
by a single burner or groupof burners; ( 2 ) reel-type ovm, an oven
employing trays that are moved by mechanical means;or ( 3 ) sec-
tional oven, an oven composed of one or more independently
heated cavities.
Food Service Equipment, Gas Range. A self-contained gas
range providing for cooking, roasting, baking,or broiling, or
any combination of these functions, and not designedspecifi-
cally for domestic use.
Food Service Equipment, Gas Steam Cooker. A gas appli-
ance that cooks, defrosts,or reconstitutes food by direct con-
tact with steam.
FoodServiceEquipment,GasSteamGenerator. A sepa-
rate appliance primarily intended supply
to steamfor use with
food serviceequipment.
Furnace, Central. A self-contained, gas-burning appliance
for heating air by transfer of heat of combustion through
metal to the air and designed to supply heated air through
ducts to spaces remote from or adjacent to the appliance
location.
Furnace, Direct Vent Central. A system consisting of (1) a
central furnace for indoor installation, (2) combustion air
connections between the central furnace and the outdoor
atmosphere, ( 3 ) flue-gas connectionsbetweenthecentral
furnace and the vent cap, and(4)a vent cap for installation
outdoors, supplied by the manufacturer and constructed so
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atmosphere andall flue gases are discharged to the outdoor
atmosphere.
Furnace,Downflow. A furnacedesigned with airflowdis-
charge vertically downwardat ornear the bottom
of the fh-nace.
Furnace, Enclosed. A specific heating, or heating and ven-
tilating, furnace incorporating an integral total enclosure and
using only outside air for cornbustion.
Furnace,Forced-Air. Afurnaceequipped with afan or
blower that provides the primary means for circulationof air.
Furnace, Forced Air, with Cooling Unit. A single-package
unit, consisting of a gas-fired, forced-airfurnace of the down-
flow, horizontal, or upflow type combined with an electrically
or gas-operated summer air-conditioningsystem, contained in
a common casing.
Furnace, Gravity. A furnace dependingprimarily on circu-
lation of air by gravity.
Furnace,Gravity, with Booster Fan. A firrnace equipped
with a booster fanthat. does notmaterially restrict free circula-
tion of air by gravity flow when the fan is not in operation.
Furnace,Gravity,withIntegralFan. A furnace equipped
with a fan o r blower as an integral partof its construction and
operable on gravity systems only. The fan or blower is used
only to overcome the internal furnace resistance to airflow.
Furnace,Horizontal. A furnace designed for low head-
roominstallation withairflowacross theheatingelement
essentially in a horizontal path.
Furnace,Upflow. A furuacedesigned withairflow dis-
charge vertically upward ator near the topof the furnace. This
classification includeshighboyfurnaces with theblower
mounted below the heating element and lowboy furnaces
with the blower mounted beside the heating element.
Garage, Repair. A building, structure, or portions thereof
wherein major repair or painting orbody and fender work is
performedon
motorized vehicles orautomobiles, and
includes associated floor space used for offices, parking, and
showrooms.
Garage, Residential. A building or room inwhich not more
than three self-propelled passenger vehicles are or may be
stored and thatwill not normally be used forother than minor
service or repair operationson such stored vehicles.
Gas Fireplace, Direct Vent. A system consisting of ( 1 ) an
applianceforindoorinstallationthat allows the viewof
flames and provides the simulation of a solid fuel fireplace,
(2) combustion air connections between the appliance and
the vent-air intake terminal, ( 3 ) flue-gas connections
between the appliance and the vent-air intake terminal, (4)
avent-air intaketerminalforinstallationoutdoors,con-
structed such that all air for combustionis obtained from the
outdoor atmosphere and all flue gases are discharged to the
outdoor atmosphere.
Gas Fireplace, Vented. A vented appliance thatallows the
viewof flames and provides the simulation of a solid fuel
fireplace.
Gas Main or Distribution Main. A pipe installed in a com-
munity to convey gas to individual services or othermains.
Gas-Mixing Machine. Any combination of automatic pro-
portioning control devices, blowers, or compressors that sup-
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ply mixtures of gas and air to multiple burner installations
where control devices orother accessories are installed
between the mixing device and burner.
Gas Utilization Equipment. Any device that utilizes gas as a
fuel o r raw material or both.
GasVent. A passageway composed of listed factory-built
components assembled in accordance with the terms of listing
for conveying vent gases from gas appliances or their vent con-
nectors to the outside atmosphere.
Gas Vent, Special Type. Gas vents for venting listed Cate-
gory II, III, and IV gas appliances.
Gas Vent, Type B. A vent for venting listed gas appliances
with draft hoods and otherCategory I gas appliances list.ed for
use with Type B gas vents.
GasVent,Type B-W. Aventforventinglisted gas-fired
vented wall furnaces.
Gas Vent, Type L. A vent tor venting appliances listed for
use with Type L vents and appliances listed for use with Type
B gas vents.
Gases. Includenaturalgas,manufactured gas, liquefied
petroleum (LP) gas in the vapor phase only, liquefied petro-
leum gas-air mixtures, and mixtures of these gases, plus gas-
air mixtures within the flammable range, with the fuel gas or
the flammable componentof a mixture being a commercially
distributed product.
Governor,Zero. A regulating device that is normally
adjusted to deliver gas at atmosphrric pressurewithiu its flow
rating.
Gravity. See Specific Gravity.
Heat Pump, Gas-Fired. A gas-burning, automatically oper-
ated appliance utilizing a refrigeration system for supplying
either heated air orliquid or heated and/orcooled air or liq-
uid.
HeatingValue (Total). Thenumber ofBritish thermal
units produced by the combustion, at constant pressure, of 1
ft (0.03 m3) of gas when the products of combustion are
cooled to theinitial temperature of the gas and air, when the
water vapor formed during combustion is condensed, and
when all the necessary corrections have been applied.
Hoop Stress. The stress in a pipe wall, acting circumferen-
tially in a plane perpendicular to the longitudirral axis of the
pipe and produced by the pressure of the fluid i n the pipe.
Hot Plate. SeeFood Senice Equipment,Gas Counter Appli-
ance.
Hot Plate, Domestic. A fuel-gas burning appliance consist-
ing of one or more open-toptype burners mounted on short
legs o r a base.
Hot Taps. Piping connections made to operating pipelines
or mains or other facilities while they are in operation. The
connection of the branch pipingto the operatingline and the
tapping of the operating line are done while it is under gas
pressure.
HouseholdCookingGasAppliance. A gas appliance for
domestic food preparation, providingat least one function of
(1) top or surface cooking, (2) oven cooking, or (3)broiling.
Household Cooking Gas Appliance, Built-In Unit. A unit
designed to be recessed into, placedupon, or attached to the
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floor.
Household CookingGasAppliance,Broiler. A unit that
cooks primarily by radiated heat.
Household Cooking Gas
Appliance,
Floor-Supported
Unit. A self-contained cooking appliance for installation
directly on the floor. It has a top section and an oven section.
It may have additional sections.
Incinerator, Domestic. A domestic, fuel-gas burning appli-
ance, used to reduce refuse material to ashes, that is manufac-
tured, sold, and installed as a complete unit.
Indirect Oven. An oven in which the flue gases do notflow
through the oven compartment.
Infrared Heater. A heater thatdirects a substantial amount
of its energy output in the form of infrared energy into the
area to be heated.Such heaters may be of either thevented or
unvented type.
Insulating Millboard. A factory fabricated board formed
with noncombustible materials, normally fibers, and having
a thermal conductivity in the range of 1 Btu/in./ft'/"F/hr
(0.14 W/m/K).
Joint. Aconnection between two lengths of pipeor
between a length of pipe and afitting.
Joint, Adhesive. Ajoint made inplastic piping by the use of
an adhesive substance that forms a continuous bond between
the matingsurfaces without dissolving either oneof them.
Joint, Solvent Cement. A joint made in thermoplastic pip-
ing by the use of a solvent or solvent cement thatforms a con-
tinuous bond between the mating surfaces.
Kettle, Gas-Fired. See Food Service Equipment, Gas-Fired
Kettle.
Labeled. Equipmentor materials to which has been
attached alabel, symbol, or otheridentifying mark of an orga-
nization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic
inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials,
and by whose labeling the manufacturerindicates compliance
with appropriatestandardsorperformance in a specified
manner.
Laundry Stove, Domestic. A fuel-gas burningappliance
consisting of one or more open-toptype burners mounted on be equipped with a gas-control valve at its air entrance so
high legs or having a cabinet base.
Leak Check. An operation performed on a complete gas
piping system and connected equipment prior to placing it
into operation following initial installation and pressure test- either the zero governor or mechanical ratio valve type that
ing or interruptionof gas supply to verify that thesystem does
not leak.
Leak Detector. An instrument for determining concentra-
tion of gas in air.
Limit Control. A device responsive to changes in pressure,
temperature, or liquid level for turning on, shutting off, or
throttling the gas supply to an appliance.
Listed.* Equipment, materials, or services included in alist
published by an organization that is acceptable to the author-
ity havingjurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of prod- ing of two or moreCategory I draft hood-equipped appliances
ucts or services, that maintains periodic inspection of
production of listed equipment or materials or periodic eval-
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equipment, material, orservice meets appropriate designated
standards or has been tested and foundsuitable for aspecified
purpose.
Loads, Connected. Sum of the rated Btu input toindividual
gas utilization equipment connected to a pipingsystem. May
also be expressed in cubic feet per hour.
Main Burner. A device or groupof devices essentially form-
ing an integral unit for the final conveyance of gas or a mix-
ture of gas and air to the combustion zone and on which
combustion takes place to accomplish the function for which
the appliance is designed.
Manifold, Gas. The conduit of an appliance that supplies
gas to the individual burners.
Manufactured Home. A structure, transportable in one or
more sections, that is 8 body-ft (24.4 cm) or morein width or
40 body-ft (1219 cm) or morein length in the traveling mode
or, when erected on site, is 320 ft? (28 m') or more; which is
built on a chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with
or without a permanent foundation, when connected to the
required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air condi-
tioning, and electrical systems contained therein. Calculations
used todetermine the number ofsquare feet in a structure will
be based on a structure's exterior dimensions, measured at
the largest horizontial projectionswhen erected onsite. These
dimensions include all expandable rooms, cabinets, and other
projections containing interior space, but do not include bay
windows.
MaximumWorking Pressure. The maximumpressure at
which a pipingsystem may be operated in accordance with the
provisions of this code. It is the pressure used in determining
the setting of pressure-relieving or pressure-limiting devices
installed to protect thesystem from accidental overpressuring.
Mechanical Exhaust System. Equipment installed in and
made a partof the vent,which will provide a positive induced
draft.
Meter. An instrument installed to measure the volume of
gas delivered through it.
Mixing Blower. A motor-driven blower to produce gas-air
mixtures for combustion through one or more gas burners or
nozzles on a single-zone industrial heating appliance or on
each control zone of a multizone industrial appliance or on
each control zoneof a multizone installation. The blower shall
arranged that gas is admitted to the airstream, entering the
blower in proper proportions for correct combustion by the
type of burners employed; the said gas-control valve being of
controls the gas and air adjustment sirnultaneously. No valves
or other obstructionsshall be installed between the blower dis-
charge and the burneror burners.
NA. Vent configuration is not permitted due to potential
for condensate formation or pressurization of the venting sys-
tem, or notapplicable due to physical or geometric restraints.
NAT Max. The maximum input ratingof a Category I, draft
hood-equipped appliance attachedto a vent or connector.
NAT+NAT. The maximum combined appliance input rat-
attached to the common vent.
Noncombustible Material. For the purpose of this code,
noncombustible material shall mean material that is not capa-
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ble of being ignited and burned, such as material consisting
entirely of, o r of a combination of, steel, iron, brick, tile, con-
crete, slate, asbestos, glass, and plaster.
Nondisplaceable ValveMember. A nondisplaceable valve
member that cannotbe moved from its seat by a force applied
to the handle or by a force applied by a plane surface to any
exterior portion of the valve.
Orifice. Theopening in acap,spud,orother device
whereby the flow of gas is limited and through which the gas
is discharged to the burner.
Orifice Cap (Hood). A movable fitting having an orifice
that permits adjustment of the flow of gas by the changing of
its position with respect to a fixed needle or other
device.
Orifice Spud. A removable plug or cap containing an ori-
fice that permits adjustmentof the flow of gas either by substi-
tution of a spud with a differentsized orifice or by the motion
of a needle with respect to it.
Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliance. As used in this code, a
post-mounted, fuel-gas burning outdoor cooking appliance
for installation directly on and attachment to a post provided
as a part of the appliance by the manufacturer.
Oven, Gas Baking and Roasting See Food Service Equip-
ment, Gas Oven.
Parking Structure. A building, structure,or portion thereof
used for the parkingof motor vehicles.
Parking Structure, Basement or Underground. A parking
structure or portion thereoflocated below grade.
ParkingStructure, Enclosed. Having exterior enclosing
walls that have less than 25 percent of the total wall area open
to atmosphere at each level using at least two sides of the
structure.
Pilot. A small flame that is utilized to ignite the gas at the
main burner or burners.
Pipe. Rigid conduit of iron, steel, copper, brass, aluminum,
or plastic.
Pipe, Equivalent Length. The resistance of valves, controls,
and fittingsto gasflow expressed as equivalent length of
straight pipe for convenience in calculating pipesizes.
Piping. As used in this code, either pipe, tubing, or both.
See Pipe, Tubing.
Piping System. NI piping, valves, and fittings from the out-
let of the point of delivery from the supplier to the outlets of
the equipment shutoff valves.
Plenum. A compartment or chamberto which one or more
ducts are connected and that forms part
of the air distribution
system.
Pool Heater. An appliance designed for heating nonpota-
ble water stored at atmospheric pressure, such as water in
swimming pools, therapeutic pools, and similar applications.
Pressure. Unless otherwise stated, is expressed in pounds
per square inch above atmospheric pressure.
PressureControl. Manual orautomaticmaintenance of
pressure, inall or part of a system, at apredetermined level, or
within a selected range.
PressureDrop. The loss inpressureduetofriction or
obstruction in pipes, valves, fittings, regulators,and burners.
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Pressure LimitingDevice. Equipment that under abnormal
conditions will act to reduce, restrict, or shut
off the supply of
gas flowing into a system in order to prevent the gas pressure
in that system from exceeding a predetermined value.
Pressure Test. An operationperformed to verify the
gastightintegrity of gas piping following its installation or
modification.
Primary Air. The air introduced into a burner that mixes
with the gas before it reaches the port or ports.
Purge. To free a gas conduit of air or gas, or a mixture of
gas and air.
Qualified Agency. Any individual, firm,corporation,or
company that either in person or through a representative is
engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation, testing,
or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installa-
tion, testing, repair, or senicingof equipment; that is experi-
enced insuch work; that is familiar withall precautions
required; and that has complied with all the requirements of
the authority havingjurisdiction.
Quick-Disconnect Device. A hand-operated device that
provides a mcans for connecting and disconnecting anappli-
ance or an appliance connector to a gas supply and that is
equipped with an automatic means to shut off the gas supply
when the device is disconnected.
Range. SeeFood Service Equipment, Gas Range.
Refrigerator (Using Gas Fuel). A fuel-gasburning appli-
ance that is designed to extract heat from a suitable chamber.
Regulator, Gas Appliance. A pressure regulator for control-
ling pressure to the manifold of gas equipment.
Regulator, Gas Appliance, Adjustable. (1) Spring type, Zim-
ited adjustment: a regulatorin which the regulatingforce acting
upon the diaphragm is derived principally from a spring, the
loading of which is adjustable over a range of not more than
k15 percent of the outlet pressure at the midpoint of the
adjustment range; ( 2 ) spring type, standard adjustment: a regula-
tor in which the regulating force acting on the diaphragm is
derivedprincipallyfromaspring,theloading of which is
adjustable; the adjustment means shall be concealed.
Regulator, Gas Appliance, Multistage. A regulator for use
with a single gas whose adjustment means can be positioned
manually or automatically to two or more predetermined out-
letpressuresettings.Each of thesesettings may be either
adjustable or nonadjustable. The regulator may modulate out-
let pressures automatically between its maximum and mini-
mum predetermined outlet pressuresettings.
Regulator, Gas Appliance,Nonadjustable. ( 1 ) Spring Qpe,
nonadjustable: a regulator inwhich the regulating force acting
on the diaphragm is derived principally from a spring, the
loading of which is not field adjustable; (2) weight type: a regu-
lator in which the regulating force acting upon the diaphragm
is derived from a weight or combination ofweights.
Regulator, Line Gas. A pressure regulator placed in a gas
line between the service regulator and thegas appliance regu-
lator.
Regulator,Monitoring. A pressure regulator set in series
with another pressure regulator for the purposeof automati-
cally taking over in an emergency the controlof the pressure
downstream of the regulator in case that pressure tends to
exceed a set maximum.
 Regulator, Pressure. A device placedin a gas line for reduc-
ing, controlling, and maintaining the pressure in that portion unvented circulator having a closed front, for insertion inor
of the pipingsystem downstream of the device.
Regulator, Series. A pressure regulatorin series with one or
more other pressure regulators. The regulator nearestto the
gas supply source is set to continuously limit the pressure on
the inlet to the regulator downstream to some predetermined
value (between the pressure of the gas supply source and the
pressure of the system being controlled) thatcan be tolerated
in the downstream system.
Regulator,Service. A pressure regulator installed by the
serving gas supplier to reduce and limit the service line gas
pressure to delivery pressure.
Regulator Vent. The openingin the atmospheric sideof the
regulator housing permitting the in and outmovement of air to
compensate for the movement of the regulator diaphragm.
Relief Opening. The opening provided in a draft hoodto
permit the ready escape to the atmosphere of the flue prod-
ucts from the draft hoodin the eventof no draft, backdraft,or
stoppage beyond the draft hood and to permit inspiration of
air into the draft hood in the event of a strong chimney
updraft.
Room Heater, Unvented. An unvented, self-contained,
freestanding, nonrecessed [except as noted under (b) of the
following classifications], fuel-gas-burning appliance for fur-
nishing warm air by gravity or fan circulation to the space in
which installed, directly from the heater without duct connec-
tion. Unvented room heaters do not normally have input rat-
ings in excessof 40,000 Btu/hr (11,720 W).
Room Heater, Unvented Circulator. A
room heater
designed to convert the energy in fuel gas to convected and
radiant heatby direct mixingof air to be heated with the com- by the serving gas supplier to connect the inlet side of the
bustion products and excess air inside the jacket. Unvented
circulators have an external jacket surrounding the burner
and may be equipped with radiants with the jacket open in
front of the radiants.
Room Heater, Vented. A vented, self-contained, freestand-
ing, nonrecessed, fuel-gas-burning appliance for furnishing
warm air to the space in which installed, directly from the
heater without duct connections.
Room Heater, Vented Circulator. A room heater designed
to convert the energy in fuel gas to convected and radiant
heat, by transfer of heat from flue gases to a heat exchanger
surface, without mixing of flue gases with circulating heated
air. Vented circulatorsmay be equipped with transparent pan-
els and radiating surfaces to increase radiant heat transfer as
long as separation of flue gases from circulating air is main-
tained.Ventedcirculators may alsobe equipped with an
optional circulating air fan but should perform satisfactorily
with or without the fan in operation.
Room Heater, Vented Circulator, Fan Type. A vented cir-
culator equippedwith an integral circulatingair fan, the oper-
ation of which is necessary for satisfactory appliance
performance.
Room Heater, Vented Overhead Heater. A room heater
designed for suspension from or attachment to or adjacent to of a given volume to that of the same volumeof air, bothmea-
the ceiling of the room being heated and transferring the
energy of the fuel gas to the space being heated primarily by
radiation downward from ahot surface, andin which there is
no mixing of flue gaseswith the airof the space being heated.
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Room Heater, Wall Heater, Unvented Closed Front. An
attachment to a wall or partition. These heaters are marked
UNVENTED HEATER and do not have normal input rat-
ings in excessof 25,000 Btu/hr (7325 W).
Room Large in Comparisonwith Size of Equipment. Rooms
having a volume equal to at least 12 times the total volume of
a furnace or air-conditioning appliance and at least 16 times
the total volume of a boiler. Total volume of the appliance is
determined from exterior dimensions and is to include fan
compartments and burner vestibules, when used. When the
actual ceiling heightof a room is greater than8 ft (2.4 m ) , the
volume of the room is figured on the basis of a ceiling height
of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Safety Blowout (Backfire Preventer). A protective device
located in the discharge piping of large mixing machines,
incorporating a bursting disc for excessive pressure release,
means for stopping a flame front, and an electric switch or
other release mechanism for actuating a built-in or separate
safety shutoff. A check valve, signaling means,or bothmay also
be incorporated.
Safety Shutoff Device. A device that will shut off the gas
supply to the controlled burner(s) in the event the source of
ignition fails. This device caninterrupt theflow of gasto main
burner(s) only or to pilot(s) and main burner(s) under its
supervision.
Service Head Adapter. A transition fitting foruse with plas-
tic piping (which is encased in non-pressure-carrying metal
pipe) that connects themetal pipe casing and plastic pipe and
tubing to the remainderof the piping system.
Service Meter Assembly. The piping and fittings installed
meter to the gas service and to connect the outlet sideof the
meter to the customers house oryard piping.
Service Regulator. See Regulator, Pressure and Regulator,
Service.
Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Shutoff. See Valve.
Sources of Ignition. Devices or equipment that, becauseof
their intended modesof use or operation, are capableof pro-
viding sufficient thermal energy to ignite flammable gas-air
mixtures.
Space, Confined. For the purposes of this code, a space
whose volumeis less than 50fts per 1000 Btu/hr (4.8 mJ/kW)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that
space.
Space, Unconfined. Forpurposes of this code,a space
whose volume is not less than 50 ft3 per 1000 Btu/hr (4.8 mS/
kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installedin
that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in
which the appliances are installed, through openings not fur-
nished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined
space.
Specific Gravity. As applied to gas, the ratio of the weight
sured under thesame conditions.
SteamCooker. See Food Service Equipment, Gas Steam
Cooker.
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Steam Generator. See Food Service Equipment, Gas Steam
Generator.
Stress. The resultant internal force that resists change in
the size or shapeof a body acted on by external forces.In this
code, stress is often used as being synonyrrrous with unit stress,
which is the stress per unit area (psi).
Tensile Strength. The highest unit tensile stress (referred
to the originalcross section) a material can sustain before
fail-
ure (psi).
Thermostat,ElectricSwitchType. A device that senses
changes in temperature and controls electrically, by means of
separate components, theflow ofgas to the bul-ner(s) to main-
tain selected temperatures.
Thermostat, Integral GasValve Type.An automatic device,
actuated by temperature changes, designedto control the gas
supply to the burner(s) in order to rnain;ain temperatures
between predetermined limits and in which the thermal actu-
ating element is an integral part of the device: ( 1 ) graduating
thermostat, a thermostat in which the motion of the valveis
approximately in direct proportion to the effective motion of
thethermalelementinduced by temperaturechange; (2)
snap-acting thrmostat, a thermostat in which the thermostatic
valve travels instantly from the closed to the open position,
and vice versa.
ThreadJointCompounds. Nonhardening materials used
on pipe threadsto ensure a seal.
Tubing. Semirigid conduit of copper, steel, aluminum, or
plastic.
Type B Gas Vent. See Gas Vent, Type B.
Type B-W Gas Vent. See Gas Vent, Type B-MT.
Type L Vent. See Gas Vent, TypeL.
Unit Broiler. A broiler constructed as a separate appliance.
Unit Heater, High-Static PressureType. Aself-con-
tained,automaticallycontrolled,vented,fuel-gas-burning
appliancehavingintegralmeansforcirculation of air
against 0 . 2 in. (15 mm) H 2 0 or greater static pressure. It is
equipped with provisions for attaching an outlet air duct
and, when the appliance is for indoor installation remote
from the spaceto be heated,is also equipped with provisions
for attaching an inlet air duct.
UnitHeater,Low-StaticPressureType. A self-contained,
automatically controlled, vented, fuel-gas burning appliance,
intended for installation in the space tobe heated without the
use of ducts, having integral means for circulationof air, nor-
mally by a propeller fan (s), and may be equipped with louvers
or face extensions made in accordance with the manufactur-
ers' specifications.
UnusuallyTightConstruction. Constructionwhere (1)
walls and ceilings exposed to the outYide atmosphere have a
continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm (6 X
10"' kg/pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed o r sealed;
and (2) weatherstripping has been added on openable win-
dows and doors; and ( 3 ) caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints aroundwindow and door frames,between
sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas
lines, and at other openings; and(4) the building has anaver-
age air infiltration rate of less than 0.35 air changes per hour.
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UtilityGases. Natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied
petroleum gas-air mixtures, o r mixtures of any of' these gases.
Valve. A device used in piping to control the gas supply to
any section of a system of piping or to an appliance.
Valve,Automatic. An automatic 01- semiautomatic device
consisting essentially of a valve and operator that control the
gas supply to the burner(s) during operation of an appliance.
The operator may be actuated by application of gas pressure
on a flexible diaphragm, by electrical means, by mechanical
means, or by other means.
Valve, Automatic Gas Shutoff. A valve used in conjunction
with an automatic gas shutoff device to shutoff the gas supply
to a fuel-gas-burning water heating system. It may be con-
structed integrally with the gas shutoff device or be a separate
assembly.
Valve, Equipment Shutoff. A valve located in thepiping sys-
tem, used to shut off individual equipment.
Valve,Individual Main Burner. A valve that controls the
gas supply to an individual main burner.
Valve, Main Burner Control. A valve that controls the gas
supply to the main burner manifold.
Valve, ManualMainGas Control. A manually operated
valve in the gas line for the purposeof completely turning on
or shutting off the gas supply to the appliance, except to a
pilot or pilots that are provided with independent shutoff.
Valve, Manual Reset. An automatic shutoff valve installed
in the gas supply pipingand set to shutoff when unsafe condi-
tions
occur. The device remains closed until manually
reopened.
Valve,Pressure Relief. A valve thatautomatically opens
and closes a relief vent, depending on whether the
pressure is
above o r below a predetermined value.
Valve, Relief. A safety valve designed to forestall the devel-
opment of a dangerous condition by relieving either pressure,
temperature, or vacuum in a hot water supplysystem.
Valve, Service Shutoff. A valve, installed by the serving gas
supplier between theservice meter or source ofsupply and the
customer piping system, to shut off the entire piping system.
Valve,TemperatureRelief. A valve that automatically
opens and automatically closes a relief vent, depending on
whether the temperature is above or below a predetermined
value.
Valve, Vacuum Relief.A valve that automaticallyopens and
closes a vent forrelieving a vacuum within the hotwater supply
system, depending on whether thevacuum is above or below
a predetermined value.
Valve Member. That partof a gas valverotating within or in
respect to thevalve body that, by its position with respect tothe
valve body, controls theflow of gas.
Vent. A passageway used to convey flue gases from gas utili-
zation equipment o r theirventconnectorstotheoutside
atmosphere.
Vent Connector. The pipe o r duct that connects a fuel-gas-
burning appliance to a vent or chimney.
Vent Damper Device, Automatic. A device that is intended
for installation in the ventingsystem, in the outlet of or down-
stream of the appliance draft hood,of an individual automat-
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designed to automatically open the venting system when the
appliance is in operation and to automatically close off the
venting system when the applianceis in a standbyor shutdown
condition.
Vent DamperDevice, Automatic, ElectricallyOperated. An
automatic vent damper device that employs electrical energy
to control the device.
Vent DamperDevice, Automatic, Mechanically Actuated. An
automatic vent damper device dependent for operation onthe
direct application or transmission of mechanical energy with-
out employing any type of energy conversion.
Vent Damper Device, Automatic, Thermally Actuated. An
automatic vent damper device dependent for operationexclu-
sively on the direct conversion of the thermal energy of the
vent gases into mechanical energy.
Vent Gases. Products of combustion from fuel-gas-burning
appliances plus excess air, plus dilution air
in the venting sys-
tem above the draft hoodor draft regulator.
Vented Appliance, Category I.* An appliance that operates
with a nonpositive vent
static pressure and with a vent gastemper-
ature thatavoids excessive condensate production in the vent.
Vented Appliance, Category II.* An appliance that operates
with a nonpositive vent
static pressure and with a ventgas temper-
ature that may causeexcessive condensate production in the
vent.
Vented Appliance, Category III.* An appliance that oper-
ates with a positive vent static pressure andwith a ventgas tem-
perature that avoids excessive condensate production in the
vent.
Vented Appliance, Category IV.* An appliance that oper-
ates with a positive vent
static pressure and with a ventgas tem-
perature that may cause excessive condensate production in
the vent.
Vented Wall Furnace.Aself-contained,vented, fuel-gas-
burningappliance complete with grilles or equivalent,
designed for incorporation in or permanent attachment to
the structure of a building and furnishing heated air, circu-
lated by gravity or by a fan,directly into thespace to be heated
through openings in the casing. Such appliances should not
be providedwith duct extensions beyond thevertical and hor-
izontal limits of the casing proper, except that boots not to
exceed 10 in. (250 mm) beyond the horizontal limits of the
casing for extension through walls of nominal thickness are
permitted. When such boots are provided, they shall be sup-
plied by the manufactureras an integral partof the appliance.
This definition excludes floor furnaces, unit heaters, direct
vent wall furnaces, and central furnaces.
Vented Wall Furnace,Fan-Type. A wall furnacethat is
equipped with a fan.
Vented Wall Furnace,Gravity-Type. A wall furnace that
depends on circulationof air by gravity.
Venting. Removal of combustion products as well as pro-
cess fumes to the outer air.
Venting System.* A continuous open passageway from the
flue collaror draft hoodof a gas-burning appliance to the out-
side atmosphere for the purpose of removing flue or vent
gases.
Venting
System,
MechanicalDraft. A venting system
designed to remove flue or vent gases by mechanical means,
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which may consist of an induced draft portion under nonpos-
itive static pressure or a forced draft portion under positive
static pressure.
Venting System, Mechanical Draft, Forced. A portion of a
venting system using a fanor other mechanical meansto cause
the removal of flue or vent gases under positive static vent
pressure.
Venting System, Mechanical Draft, Induced. A portionof a
venting system using a fanor other mechanical means cause to
the removal of flue or vent gasesunder nonpositive static vent
pressure.
Venting System, MechanicalDraft, Power. See Ven ring Sys-
tem, Mechanical Draft, Forced.
Venting System, Natural Draft. See Draft.
Wall Furnace, DirectVent. A system consisting of an appli-
ance, combustion air, and fluegas connections between the
appliance and the outdoor atmosphere, and a vent cap sup-
plied by the manufacturer and constructed so that all air for
combustion is obtained from the outdoor atmosphere and
all flue gasesare discharged to the outdoor atmosphere. The
appliance shall becomplete with grilles orequivalent,
designed for incorporation in or permanent attachment to
the structure of a building, mobile home, or recreational
vehicle, and shall furnish heated air circulated b y gravity or
by a fan directly into the space to be heated through open-
ings in the casing. Such appliances shall not be providedwith
duct extensions beyond the vertical and horizontal limits of
the appliance casing, except that boots not to exceed 10 in.
(250 mm) beyondthehorizontal limits of the casingfor
extension throughwalls or nominal thicknessmay be permit-
ted. This definition excludes floor furnaces, unit heaters,
vented wall furnaces,andcentralfurnaces as definedin
appropriate American National Standards.
Wall HeadAdapter.Atransitionfitting for terminating
plastic pipe inside of buildings at the buildingwall.
Water Heater. An appliance for supplying hot water for
domestic or commercial purposes.
Water Heater, Automatic Circulating Tank. A water heater
that furnishes hotwater to be stored in a separate vessel. Stor-
age tank temperatures are controlled by means of a thermo-
stat installed on the water heater. Circulation may be either
gravity or forced.
Water Heater, AutomaticInstantaneous.Awaterhealer
that has a rated inputof at least 4000 Btu/hr/gal (5 kW/I,) of
self-stored water. Automatic control is obtained by water-actu-
ated control, thermostatic control,or a combination of water-
actuated control and thermostatic control. This classification
includes faucet-type water heaters designed to deliver water
through asingle faucet integralwith or directly adjacentto the
appliance.
Water Heater, Coil Circulation. A water heater whose heat
transfer surfaceis composed primarily of water tubesless than
l l / n in. (38 mm) in internal diameter and that requires circu-
lation.
Water Heater, Commercial Storage. A water heater that
heats and storeswater at a thermostatically controlled temper-
ature for delivery on demand. Input rating: 75,000 Btu/hr
(21,980 W) or more.
Water Heater, Countertop Domestic Storage. ( 1 ) Concealed
type: a vented automatic storage heater that is designed for
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wherein the entire heateris concealed; (2) /lush type: a vented
automatic storage water heater that has flat sides, top, front,
and back and is designed primarily for flush installation in
conjunction with or adjacent to a counter 36 in. (910 mm)
high, wherein the front and top of the heater casing are
exposed; and(3) recessed qpe: a vented automatic storage water
heater that has flat sides, top, front, andback and is designed
for flush installation beneath a counter36 in. (910 mm) high,
wherein the front of the heater casing is exposed.
Water Heater,Domestic Storage. A water heaterthat
heats and storeswater at a thermostatically controlled tem-
peraturefor delivery ondemand.Inputrating may not
exceed 75,000 Btu/hr (21,980W).
Water Heater,NonautomaticCirculating Tank. A water
heater that furnishes hot water to be stored in a separate ves-
sel. Storage tank temperatures are controlled by means of a
thermostat installed in the storage vessel.
Chapter 2 Gas Piping System Design, Materials,
and Components
2.1 Piping Plan.
2.1.1 Installation of PipingSystem. Where required by the
authority having jurisdiction, a pipingsketch or plan shall be
prepared before proceeding with the installation. This plan
shall show the proposed location of piping, the size of differ-
ent branches, the various load demands, and the location of
the pointof delivery.
2.1.2 Addition to Existing System. When additional gas ntili-
zation equipment is being connected to a gas piping system,
the existing piping shall be checked to determine whether i t
has adequate capacity (see 2.4.?). If inadequate, the existing
system shall be enlarged as required, or separategas piping of
adequate capacity shall be provided.
2.2 Provision for Location of Point of Delivery. The location
of the point of delivery shall be acceptable to the serving gas
supplier.
2.3 Interconnections Between Gas Piping Systems.
2.3.1 Interconnections Supplying Separate Users. Where
two or more meters, ortwo or more service regulators where
meters are not provided, are located on the same premises
and supply separate users, the gas piping systems shall not be
interconnected on the outletside of the meters orservice reg-
ulators.
2.3.2 Interconnections for Standby Fuels. Where a supple-
mentary gas for standby use is connected downstream from a
meter or a service regulator where a meter is not provided, a
device to prevent backflow shall be installed. A three-way valve
installed to admit thestandby supplyand at the same timeshut
off t.he regular supply shall be permitted to be used for this
purpose.
2.4 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems.
2.4.1*GeneralConsiderations. Gas piping systems shall be
of such size and so installed as to provide a supply of gas suffi-
cient to meet the maximum demand without undue loss of
pressure between the point of delivery and the gas utilization
equipment.
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2.4.2* Maximum Gas Demand. The volume of gas to be pro-
vided (in cubic feet per hour) shall be determined directly
from the manufacturers input ratings of the gas utilization
equipment served. Where the input rating is not indicated,
the gas supplier,equipmentmanufacturer,ora qualified
agency shall be contacted fc)r estimating the volume of gas to
be supplied.
The total connected hourly load shall be used as the basis
for piping sizing, assuming all equipment is operating at full
capacity simultaneously.
Exception: Smaller sized piping shall be permitted where a diversity of
load is establish&.
2-4.3* Gas piping shall be si7ed in accordance with one ofthe
following:
( 1 ) The tables i n Chapter 9
( 2 ) Other approved engineering methods acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction
2.4.4AllowablePressureDrop. The design pressure loss in
any piping system under maximum probable flow conditions,
from the point of delivery to the inlet connection of the gas
utilization equipment, shall be such that the supply pressure
attheequipment is greaterthanthe minimumpressure
required for proper equipment operation.
2.5 Piping System Operating Pressure Limitations.
2.5.1 Maximum Design Operating Pressure. The maximum
design operating pressure for piping systems located inside
buildings shall not exceed 5 psi (34 kPa) unless one or more
of the following conditions aremet:
*The piping system is welded.
The pipingis located in a venlilated chaseor otherwise
enclosed for protection against accidental gas accumu-
lation.
The piping is located inside buildingsor separate areasof
buildings used exclusively for one of the following:
a. Industrial processing or heating
b. Research
c. Warehousing
d. Boiler or mechanical equipment rooms
Thepiping is atemporary installation for buildings
under construction.
2.5.2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems. The operating pres-
sure for undiluted LP-Gas systemsshall not exceed 20 psi (140
kPa). Buildings having systems designed to operate below -5F
( - 2 l O G ) or with butane or a propane-butane mix shall be
designed to either accommodate liquid LPGas or prevent LP-
Gas vapor from condensing back into aliquid.
Exception: Buzldings or separate areas of buildings constructed i n
accordance with Chapter 7 uf IWPA 58, LiqueJied Petroleum Gas
Code, and used exclusively to house industrial processes,research
and experimental laboratories, or equipment or processing having
similar hazards.
2.6 Acceptable Piping Materials andjoining Methods.
2.6.1 General.
(a) Matrial Application. Materials andcomponents con-
forming to standards or specifications listed herein or accept-
able to the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to
be used for appropriate applications, as prescribed and lim-
ited b y this code.
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(b) Used MataialS. Pipe, fittings, valves, or other materials
shall not beused again unless they are free of foreign materi-
als and have been ascertained to be adequate for theservice
intended.
(c) Other Mataals. Material not covered by the standards
specifications listed herein shall be investigated and tested to
determine that itis safe and suitable for the proposedservice
I performance requirements of ANSI/AGA LC-1, Standard for
and, in addition, shall be recommended forservice that by the
manufacturer and shall be acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
2.6.2 Metallic Pipe.
(a) Cast-iron pipe shall not be used.
(b) Steel and wrought-iron pipe shall be at least of stan-
dard weight (Schedule 40) and shall comply with one of the
following standards:
(1) ANSI/ASME B36.10, Standard for Welded and Seamless
Wrought-Steel Pipe
(2) ASTM A 53, Standard Specificatim for Pipe, Steel, Black and
Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Weldedand Seamless
(3) ASTM A 106, Standard qecajization for Seamless Carbon Steel
Pipefor High-Temperature Service
Such pipe shall be not less than %in. size, shall not be
welded, and shall be usedonly underground outside building
foundation boundaries, or aboveground, provided that joints
are properly restrained against movementand separation.
I (c)*Copperand brass pipe shall notbeused if the gas
contains more than an average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sul-
fide per 100 scf of gas (0.7 mg/100 L).
Threaded copper, brass, or aluminum alloy pipe in iron
pipe sizes shall be permitted to be used with gases not corro-
sive to such material.
I (d) Aluminum alloy pipe shall comply withASTM B 241,
Specjkation for Aluminum-All9 Seamless Pipe
and
Seamle5.r
Extruded Tube (except that theuse of alloy 5456 is prohibited)
and shall be marked at each end of each length indicating
compliance. Aluminum alloy pipe shall be coated to protect
against external corrosion whereit is in contactwith masonry,
plaster, or insulation or is subject to repeated wettings by such
liquids as water, detergents, or sewage.
Aluminum alloy pipe shall not beused i n exterior locations
or underground.
2.6.3 Metallic Tubing. Seamless copper, aluminum alloy, or
steel tubing shall be permitted to be used with gases not cor-
rosive to such material.
(a) Steel tubing shall comply with ASTM A 539, Standard
Specficatim for Electric Resistance-Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for
Gus and Fuel Oil Lines, or ASTM A 254, Standard Specijicationfor
Copper Brazed SteelTubing.
(b) *Copper and brass tubing shall not be used if the gas
contains more thanan average of 0.3 g of hydrogen sulfideper
100 scf of gas (0.7 mg/100 L). Copper tubing shall comply
with standard Type K or L of ASTM B 88, SpeczJicationfor Seam-
less Copper Water Tube,or ASTM B 280, Speczjication for Seamless
Copper Tubefor Air Conditioning and Gfrigeration Field Service.
(c) Aluminum alloy tubing shall complywith ASTM B 21 O,
Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes, or ASTM
B 241, Speczjcationfor Aluminum Alloy SeamlessPI$Pand Seambs
Extruded Tube. Aluminum alloy tubing shall be coated to pro-
tectagainstexternalcorrosionwhere it isin contact with
masonry, plaster, or insulation or is subject to repeated wet-
tings by such liquids as water, detergent, or sewage.
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Aluminum alloy tubing shall not beused in exterior loca-
tions or underground.
(d) Corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be tested and
listed in compliance with the construction, installation, and
Fuel G a s Piping Systems Using Corrugated StainlessSteel Tubing.
2.6.4 Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings. Plastic pipe, tubing,
and fittingsshall be used outside undergroundonly and shall
conform with ASTM D 2513, Standard Specijcation fm Themm
plastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings. Pipe to be used
shall be marked gas and ASTM D 2513.
Anodeless risers shall complywith the following:
(a) Factory-assembledanodeless risers shall be recom-
mended by the manufacturer for the gas used and shall be
leak tested by the manufacturer in accordance with written
procedures.
(b) Service hed adapters and field-assembled anodeless
risers incorporating service head adapters shall be recom-
mended by the manufacturer for the gas used by the manufac-
turer andshall be design-certifiedto meet the requirementsof
Category I of ASTM D 2513, Standard Specificationfor T h o -
plastic Gm Pressure Pipe, Tubing,and Fittings, and theCode of Fed-
eral Regulatims, Title 49, Part 192.281 ( e ) .The manufacturer
shall provide the user qualified installation instructionsas pre-
scribed by the Co& of Fedmal Regulations, Title 49, Part
192.283(b).
(c) The use of plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings in undi-
luted liquefied petroleumgas piping systems shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
2.6.5 Workmanship and Defects. Gas pipe or tubing and fit-
tings shall be clear and freefrom cutting burrs and defectsin
structure or threading and shall be thoroughly brushed, and
chip and scale blown.
Defects in pipe or tubing or fittings shall not be repaired.
When defective pipe, tubing, or fittings are located in a sys-
tem, the defective material shall be replaced. [See 4.1.1(c).]
2.6.6 Protective Coating. Where in contact with material or
atmosphere exerting a corrosive action, metallic piping and
fittings coated with acorrosion-resistantmaterial shall be
used.
External or internal coatings or linings used on piping or
components shall not be considered as adding strength.
2.6.7 Metallic Pipe Threads.
(a) SpecificationsjwPipeThreads. Metallic pipe and fitting
threads shall be taper pipe threads and shall comply with
ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, Standardfor Pipe Threads, General Purpose
(Inch).
(b) DamagedThreads. Pipe with threads that are stripped,
chipped, corroded,or otherwise damaged shall not be used.If
a weld opens during the operation of cutting or threading,
that portion of the pipe shall not be used.
(c) Numberof Threads.Field threading of metallic pipeshall
be in accordance with Table 2.6.7.
(d) ThreadCompounds. Thread(joint)compounds(pipe
dope) shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum
gas or to any other chemical constituents of the gases to be
conducted through the piping.
2.6.8 Metallic Piping Joints and Fittings. The type of piping
joint used shall be suitable for the pressure-temperature con-
ditions and shall beselectedgivingconsideration to joint
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beusedunless approved by theauthority having
Approximate jurisdiction.
Length of Approximate No. Bra.rs, Bronze, ur Copper Fittings. Fittings, if exposed to soil,
Iron Pipe ThreadedPortion of Threads
to Be shall have a minimum 80 percent copper content.
Size (in.) (in.) cut
Aluminum A l l q Fzttingr. Threads shall not form the.joint
I/. 3/4 1o seal.
Zinc-Aluminum Alloy Fittings. Fittings shall not be used in
9/4 9/4 10 systems containing flammable ga-air mixtures.
1 ;/R 10 Special Fitting. Fittings such as couplings,proprietary-
type joints, saddle tees, gland-type compression fittings,
111
/4 1
and flared, flareless, or compression-type tubing fittings
11 I/* 1 shall be permitted to be used provided they are (1) used
within thefittingmanufacturerspressure-temperature
2 I Il
recommendations; (2) used within the service conditions
21/2 1 / y 12 anticipated with respect to vibration,fatigue,thermal
12 3 1/2 expansion, or contraction;( 3 ) installed or braced to pre-
vent separation of the joint by gas pressure or external
4 15/ I3 physical damage; and ( 4 ) acceptable to the authorityhav-
ingjurisdiction.
For SI units, 1 i n . = 25.4 111111.
2.6.9 Plastic Piping, Joints, and Fittings. Plastic pipe, tubing,
tightness and mechanical strength under the service condi- and fittings shall hejoined in accordance with the rnanufactur-
tions. The joint shall be able to sustain the maximum end ers instructions. The following shall be observed when mak-
force due to the internal pressure and any additional forces ing suchjoints:
due to temperatureexpansionorcontraction, vibration, (a) The joint shall be designed and installed so that Lhe
fatigue, or theweight of the pipe and its contents. longitudinalpulloutresistance of the joint will be at least
(a) *Pipe Joints. Pipe joints shall be threaded, flanged, or
equal to the tensile strength of the plastic piping material.
welded, and nonferrous pipe shall be permitted to also be (h) Heat-fusion joints shall be made i n accordance with
brazed with materials having ameltingpoint inexcessof qualified procedures that have been established and proven
1000F (538C). Brazing alloys shall not contain more than by test to produce gastightjoints atleast as strong as the pipe
0.05 percent phosphorus. or tubing being joined. Joints shall be made with the joining
method recommended by the pipe manufacturer. Heat fusion
(b) Tubing,Joints. Tubing,joints shall either be made with
fittings shall be marked ASTM D 2513.
approved gas tubing fittings o r b e brazed with a material hav-
ing a melting point in excess of 1000F (538C). Bralingalloys (c) Where compression-type mechanical joints are used,
shall not contain more than 0.05 percent phosphorus. the gasket material in the fitting shall be compatible with the
plastic piping and with the gas distributed by the system. An
(c) FlaredJoints. Flared,joints shall be used only in systems internal tubular rigid stiffener shall be used in conjunction
constructed from nonferrous pipe and tubing where experi-
with the fitting. The stiffener shall be flush with the end of the
ence or tests have demonstrated that the joint is suitable for pipe or tubing and shall extend at least to the outside end of
the conditions andwhere provisions are madein the design to the pipe or tubing and shall extend at least to the outside end
prevent separation of the joints.
of the compression fitting when installed. The stiffener shall
( d ) Mdallir Fittings (Inrluding Values, Strainers, Filters). be free of rough or sharp edges andshall not be a force fit in
the plastic. Split tubular stiffenersshall not be used.
Threaded fittings i n sims lar-gerthan 4 in. (100 mm)shall
not be used unless acceptable to the authority having ( d ) Plastic piping joints and fittings for use in liquefied
jurisdiction. petroleum gas piping systems shall be in accordance with Liq-
uefied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58.
Fittingsusedwith steel or wrought-ironpipe shall be
steel, brass, bronze, malleable iron, ductile iron, or cast 2.6.10 Flanges. All flangesshallcomply with ANSI/ASME
iron. B16.1, Standard for Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings;
Fittings used with copper or brass pipe shall be copper, ANSI/ASME B1 6.20, Standard,for RingrJoint Gaskets and Grooves
brass, or bronze. for Steel Pipe Flanges; ANSI/AWWA Cl 1 /1A 2 1.11, Rubber Gasket
Fittings used with aluminum alloy pipe shall be of alumi- Joints for Ductile-Iron PressurePipe and Fittings; or MSS SP-6, Stan-
num alloy. dard Finishafor Contact Faces of Pipe Flan,ges and Connecting-End
Flanges of \blues and Fittings. The pressure-temperature ratings
Cast-Iron Fittings. shall equal or exceed that requiredby the application.
a. Flanges shall be permitted to be used. (a) Flange Facings. Standard facings shall be permitted for
b. Bushings shall not be used. use under this code. Where l.50-psi (1090 kPa) steel flanges
c. Fittings shall not be used i n systems containing flam- are boltedto Class 125 cast-iron flanges, theraised face on the
mable gas-air mixtures. steel flange shall be removed.
d. Fittings in siles 4 in. (1 O0 mm) and largershall not be (b) 1,apped Flanges. 1,apped flangesshall be permitted to be
used indoors unless approved by the authority having used only above ground or in exposed locations accessible for
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2.6.1 1 Flange Gaskets. The material for gaskets shall be capa-
ble of withstanding the design temperature and pressure of
the piping system and the chemical constituents of the gas
being conductedwithout change to its chemical and physical
properties. The effects of fire exposure to the joint shall be
considered in choosing the material.
( 1 ) Acceptable materials include the following:
a. Metal or metaljacketed asbestos (plain or corrugated)
h. Asbestos
c. Aluminum Orings and spiral-wound metal gaskets
(2) Whenaflanged joint is opened,the gasket shall be
replaced.
(3) Full-face gaskets shall be used with all bronze and cast-
iron flanges.
2.7* Gas Meters.
2.7.1 Capacity. Gas meters shall be selected forthe maxi-
mum expected pressure and permissible pressure drop.
2.7.2 Location. could that
materials
(a) Gas meters shall be located in ventilated spaces readily
accessible for examination, reading, replacement, or neces-
sary maintenance.
(b) Gas meters shall not be placedwhere they will be sub-
jected to damage,such as adjacent to a driveway, under a fire
escape, in public passages, halls, or coal bins, or where they
will be subject to excessive corrosion or vibration.
(c) Gas meters shall be located at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from appliance
sources of ignition.
(d) Gas meters shall not be located where they will be sub-
jected to extreme temperatures or sudden extreme changes in
temperature. Meters shall not be located in areas where they
are subjected totemperatures beyond those recommended by
the manufacturer.
2.7.3Supports. Gas meters shall besupportedorconnected
to rigid piping so as not to exert a strain on the meters. Where
flexible connectors are usedto connect a gas meter to down-
stream piping at mobile homes in mobile home parks, the
meter shall be supported by a post or bracket placed in a firm
footing orby other meansproviding equivalent support.
2.7.4 MeterProtection. Meters shall beprotected against
overpressure, back pressure, and vacuum, where such condi-
tions are anticipated.
2.7.5 Identification. Gas pipingat multiple meter installa-
tions shall be marked by ametal tag or other permanent
meansattached by the installingagency, designatingthe
building or the partof the building being supplied.
2.8* Gas Pressure Regulators.
2.8.1 Where Required. A line gas pressure regulator or gas
equipment pressure regulator, as applicable, shall be installed
where the gas supply pressure is higher than that atwhich the
branch supply line or gas utilization equipment is designed to
operate orvaries beyond design pressure limits.
2.8.2 Location. The gas pressure regulator shall be accessible
I for servicing.
2.8.3 Regulator Protection. Pressure regulators shall be pro-
tected against physical damage.
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2.8.4 Venting.
(a) Line Ger Pressure Regulators.
(1) An independent vent to the outside of the building,sized
in accordance with the regulator manufacturers instruc-
tions, shall be provided where the location of a regulator
is such that a ruptured diaphragm will cause a hazard.
Where there is more than one regulator at a location,
each regulator shall have a separate vent to the outside,
or if approved by the authority having jurisdiction, the
vent lines shall be permitted to be manifolded in accor-
dance with accepted engineering practices to minimize
back pressure in the event of diaphragm failure. (See
2.9.7 forinformationon properlylocating the vent.)
Materials for vent piping shall be in accordancewith Sec-
tion 2.6.
Exception: A r~gulnlorund v m t limiting m a n s combination listed as
complying with ANSI 221.80, Standard far Line Pressure Regulators,
shall be permitted to be used without a vent to the outdoors.
( 2 ) Theventshall be designedtopreventtheentry of
foreign
water,other
insects, or
cause blockage.
(3) At locations where regttlators might be submerged dur-
ing floods, a special antiflood-type breather vent fitting
shall be installed, or thevent line shall be extendedabove
theheight of theexpected flood waters.
( 4 ) A regulator shall not be vented to the gas equipment flue
or exhaustsystem.
(b) GasAppliance Pressure R e p l a t o n . For venting of gas
pressureregulators, see 5.1.18.
2.8.5 Bypass Piping. Valved and regulated bypasses shall be
permitted to be placed around gas line pressure regulators
where continuity of service is imperative,
2.8*6 Identification*Line Pressure regu1ators at reg-
ulator installations shall be marked by a metalper-
other
tag or
manent means designating the building or the part of the
building being supplie[I,
2.9Overpressure Protection Devices.
2.9.1 General. Overpressure protection devices shall be pro-
vided to preventthe pressure in thepiping system from
exceeding thatvalue that would cause unsafe operation of any
connected and properly adjusted gas utilization equipment.
(See 2.9.5.)
(a) The requirements of this section shall be met and a
piping system deemed to have overpressure protection where
all of the following are includedin the piping system:
( 1 ) Two devices (a service or line pressure regulator plus one
other device) are installed.
(2) Each device limits the pressure to a value that does not
exceedthe maximumworkingpressure of the down-
stream system.
(3) The failure of both devices occurssimultaneously in
order to overpressure the downstream system.
The pressureregulating,limiting, and relieving devices
shall be properly maintained, andinspection procedures shall
be devised or suitable instrumentation installed to detect fail-
ures or malfunctions of such devices, and replacements or
repairs shall be promptly made.
(b) Apressure relieving or limiting device shall not be
required where ( 1 ) the gas does not contain materials that
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line pressure regulator; (2) the operating pressure of the gas
source is 60 psi (414 kPa) or less; and (3) the service or line
pressure regulator has all of the following design features or
characteristics.
(1) Pipe connections to the service or line regulator do not
exceed 2-in. nominal diameter.
(2) It is self-contained with no external static or control piping.
(3) It has a single port valve with an orifice diameterno
greater than that recommendedby the manufacturer for
the maximum gas pressure at the regulatorinlet.
(4) The valve seat is made of resilient material designed to
withstand abrasion of the gas, impurities in the gas, and
cutting by the valve, and to resist permanent deformation
where it is pressed against the valve port.
( 3 ) It is capable, under normal operating conditions, of regu-
lating the downstream pressure within the necessary limits
of accuracy and of limiting the discharge pressure under
neflow conditions to not more than 150 percent of the dis-
charge pressure maintained under flow conditions.
2.9.2 Devices. Any of the following pressure-relieving or pres-
sure-limiting devices shall be permitted to be used.
Spring-loaded relief device
Pilot-loaded back pressure regulator used as a relief valve
so designed that failure of the pilot system or external
controlpiping will cause theregulator relief valve to
open
A monitoring rrgulatorinstalled in series with the service
or linepressure regulator
A series regulator installed upstream from the service or
line regulator and set to continuously limit the pressure
on the inlet of the service or line regulator to the maxi-
mum working pressure of the downstream piping system
An automatic shutoff device installed in series with the
service or linepressure regulator andset to shut offwhen
the pressure on the downstream piping system reaches
the maximum working pressure or some other predeter-
mined pressure less than themaximum working pressure
This device shall be designed so that it will remain closed
until manually reset.
A liquid seal relief device that can be set to open accu-
rately and consistently at the desired pressure
The precedingdevices shall be installed as an integral part
of the service or line pressure regulator oras separate units. If
separate pressure relieving or pressure limiting devices are
installed, they shall comply with 2.9.3 through 2.9.8.
2.9.3ConstructionandInstallation. All pressure relieving
orpressurelimiting devices shall meetthe following
requirements:
(1) Be constructed of materials so that the operation of the
device will not be impairedby corrosion of external parts
by the atmosphere or ofinternalparts by the gas.
(2) Be designed and installed so they can beoperated to
determine whether the valve is free. Thedevices shall also
be designed and installed so they can be tested to deter-
mine the pressure at which they will operateandbe
examined for leakage when in the closed position.
2.9.4 External Control Piping. External control piping shall
~ be protectedfrom falling objects, excavations, orother causes
of damage andshall be designed and installed so that damage
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the overpressure protective device inoperative.
2.9.5Setting. Each pressure limiting or pressurerelirving
device shall be set so that the pressure shall not exceed a safe
level beyond the maximum allowable working pressure for the
piping and appliances connected.
2.9.6 Unauthorized Operation. Precautions shall be taken to
prevent unauthorized operation of any shutoff valve that will
make a pressure relieving valve or pressure limiting device
inoperative. The following are acceptable methods for c o n -
plying with this provision:
( I ) Lock the valve in the open position. Instruct authoriled
personnel in the importanceof leabing the shutoff valve
open and of being present while the shutoff valveis
closed so that it canbe locked in the openposition before
leaving the premises.
(2) Install duplicate relief valves, each having adequate
capacity to protect the system, and arrange the isolating
valves or three-way valve so that only ont. safety device can
be rendered inoperative at a time.
2.9.7 Vents. The discharge stacks, vents, or outlet parts of all
pressure relieving and pressure limiting devices shall be located
so that gas is safely discharged into the outside atmosphere. Dis
charge stacks or vents shall be designed to prevent the entry of
water, insects, or other foreign material that could cause block-
age. The discharge stack or vent line shall be at least the same size
as the outletof the pressure relieving device.
2.9.8 Size of F~ttings,Pipe, and Openings. The Openings, pipe,
and fittings located between the system to be protected and the
pressure-relieving device shall be sized to prevent hammering
of the valve and to prevent impairment of relief capacity.
2.10 Back Pressure Protection.
2.10.1 Where to Install. Protective devices shall be installed
as close to the utilization equipment as practical where the
design of utilization equipment connected is such that air,
oxygen, or standby gases could be forced into the gas supply
system. Gas and air combustion mixers incorporating double
diaphragm zero or atmosphere governors or regulators
shall require no further protection unless connected directly
to compressed air or oxygen at pressures of 5 psi (34 kPa) or
more.
2.10.2ProtectiveDevices. Protective devices shall include
but not belimited to the following:
( 1 ) Check valves
(2) Three-way valves (of the type that completely closes one
side before starting to open the other side)
(3) Reverse flow indicators controlling positive shutoff valves
(4) Normally closed air-actuated positive shutoffpressure
regulators
2.11Low-PressureProtection. A protective device shall be
installed between the meter and the gas utilization equipment
if the operation of the equipment is such (.e., gas compres-
sors) that it could producea vacuum or a dangerous reduction
in gas pressure at the meter.Such devices include, but are not
limited to, mechanical, diaphragm-operated, or electrically
operated low-pressure shutoff valves.
2.12 Shutoff Valves. Shutoff valves shall be approved and
shall be selected giving consideration to pressuredrop, service
involved, emergency use, and reliability of operation. Shutoff
 valves of size 1 in. National Pipe Thread and smaller shall be 3.1.3* Protection Against Corrosion. Gas piping in contact
listed. with earth or other material that could corrode the piping
shall be protected against corrosion in an approved manner.
2.13 Expansion and Flexibility. When dissimilar metals arejoined underground, an insulating
coupling or fitting shallbe used. Piping shall not be laid in
2.13.1 Design. Piping systems shall be designed tohave sufK contact with cinders.
cient flexibility to prevent thermal expansion or contraction
from causing excessive stresses in the piping material, exces- Uncoated threaded or socket welded joints shall not be
sive bendingorloadsatjoints,orundesirableforcesor used in piping in contactwith soil or where internal or exter-
momentsatpoints of connectionstoequipmentandat nal crevice corrosion is known to occur.
anchorage or guide points. Formal calculations or model tests
shall be required only where reasonable doubt exists as to the 3.1.4* Protection Against Freezing. Where the formation of
adequate flexibility of the system. hydrates or ice is known to occur, piping shall be protected
against freezing.
Flexibility shall be providedby the use of bends, loops,off-
sets, or couplings of the slip type. Provision shall be made to 3.1.5 Piping Through Foundation Wall. Underground pip-
absorb thermal changesby the use of expansion jointsof the ing, where installed through the outer foundation or base-
bellows type or by the use of ball or swiveljoints. Expan- ment wall of a building, shallbe encased in a protective pipe.
sion jointsof the slip type shall notbe used inside buildings or The space between the gas piping and the building shall be
for thermal expansion. If expansion joints are used, anchors sealed to prevent entry of gas or water.
or ties of sufficient strength and rigidity shall be installed to
provide for end forces due to fluid pressure and other causes. 3.1.6 Piping Under Ground Beneath Buildings. Where
Pipealignmentguidesshallbeused with expansion the installation of gas piping underground beneath build-
joints according to the recommended practiceof the joint ings is unavoidable,thepipingshallbeencasedinan
manufacturer. approved conduit designed to withstand the superimposed
loads. The conduit shall extend into a normally usable and
2.13.2Special Local Conditions. Where local conditions accessible portion of the building and, at the point where
include earthquake, tomado, unstable ground,or flood hazards, the conduit terminates in the building, the space between
special consideration shall be given to increased strength and the conduit and the gas piping shall be sealed to prevent the
flexibility of piping supports and connections. possible entrance of any gas leakage. If the end sealingis of
a type that will retain the full pressureof the pipe, the con-
duit shall be designed for the same pressure as the pipe. The
Chapter 3 Gas Piping Installation conduit shall extend at least 4 in. (100 mm) outside the
building,beventedabovegradetotheoutside,andbe
3.1 Piping Underground. installed so as to prevent the entranceof water and insects.
3.1.1 Clearances. Underground gas piping shall be installed
with sufficient clearance from any other underground struc- 3.1.7 Plastic Pipe.
ture to avoid contact therewith, toallow maintenance, and to (a) Connection of Plastic Piping. Plastic pipeshallbe
protect against damage from proximity to other structures. In installed outside, under ground only.
addition, underground plastic piping shall be installed with
sufficient clearance or shall be insulated from any source of Exception No. 1: Plastic pipe shall be permitted to terminate above
heat so as to prevent the heat from impairingserviceability
the ground where an anodeless r i s e r is used.
of the pipe.
Exception No. 2: Plastic pipe shall be permitted to terminate with a
3.1.2 Protection Against Damage. Means shall be providedto wall head adapter above ground in buildings, including basements,
prevent excessive stressing of the piping where thereis heavy where theplastic pipe is inserted in a piping material permittedf iw e
vehicular trafficor soil conditions are unstable and settling of in buildings.
piping or foundation walls could occur. Piping shall be buried
or covered in a manner so as to protect the piping fromphys- (b) Connections made outside and under ground between
ical damage. metallic and plastic piping shall be made only with ASTM D
Piping shall be protected from physical damage where it 2513, Standard Specification for T h o p l a s t i c Gas Pressure Pipe,
passes through flower beds, shrub beds, and other such culti- Tubing, and Fittings, Category I transition fittings.
vated areas where suchdamage is reasonably expected. (c) An electricallycontinuouscorrosion-resistanttracer
(a) Coverfiquimments. Underground piping systems shall wire (minimum AWG 14) or tape shall be buried with the plas-
be installed with at least18 in. (450 mm) of cover. The cover tic pipe to facilitate locating. One end shall be brought above
shall be permitted tabe reduced to 12 in. (300 mm) if exter- ground at a building wall or riser.
nal damage to the pipe is not likely to result. If a minimum 3.2 Abovegound PipingOutside. Pipinginstalledabove-
of 12 in. (300 mm) of cover cannot be maintained, the pipe
ground shall be securely supported and located where it will
shall be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded). be protected fromphysical damage (alsosee3.1.4).Where pass-
(b) i?enchs.The trench shall be graded so that the pipe ing through an outside wall, the piping shall
also be protected
has a firm,substantially continuous bearing on the bottomof against corrosionby coating or wrappingwith an inert mate-
the trench. rial approved for such applications. Where piping is encased
(c) Backfilling. Where flooding of the trench is done to in a protective pipesleeve, the annular spacebetween the gas
consolidate thebackfXl, care shall be exercised to see that the piping and thesleeve shall be sealed at thewall to prevent the
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3.3 Piping in Buildings. Table 3.3.6 Support of Piping

3.3.1 Building Structure. Steel Pipe, Nominal
(1) The installation of gas piping shall not cause structural Nominal
Spacing of Size of Spacing of
stresses within building componrnts to exceedallowable Size of Pipe Supports Supports
Tubing
design limits. (in.) (ft) (in. O.D.) (ft)
( 2 ) Before any bearns orjoists are cutor notched, permission '/2 G '/y 4
shall be obtained from the authority havingjurisdiction.
s/q or 1 8 or 3 / 4 6
3.3.2Other than Dry Gas. Drips,sloping,protectionfrom
f r e e h g , a n d branchpipeconnections, as provided for in l'/, 10 '/x or 1 8
3.1.4, 3.3.3, 3.7.1, and Section 3.9, shall be provided when or larger
other than drygas is distributed and climatic conditions make (horizontal)
such provisions necessary.
1'/4 every floor
3.3.3 Gas Piping to Be Sloped. Piping for other than dry gas or larger 1eve1
conditions shall be sloped not less than l / q in. in 15 ft (7 mm (vertical)
in 4.6 m) to prevrnt traps.
For SI units, 1 ft = 0.305 m .
3.3.4 Ceiling Locations. Gas piping shall be permitted to be
installed inaccessible spaces between a fixed ceiling and a Exceptaon ,\io. 1: Joining tubingby brazing [see 2.6.8(h)]shnll be per-
dropped ceiling, whetheror not such spaces are used as a ple- milkd.
num. Valves shall not be locatedin such spaces. Exception No. 2: Fittings lisledfor use in conrrakd space\ lhnt have
Exception: Equipmml \hutojJvalves required by this code shall bepcr- heen demonstrated to su.rtain, without leakage, any f i r e s duv to lem-
mitted to be installed in acce.ssiblu .spncv.c conlalning vented gas utili- peralurv expansion OT contraction, vahataon, orfatigue based on their
zation equipment. geographic location, application, or operotion shall be permitlud to hu
U.%?d.
3.3.5ProhibitedLocations. Gas pipinginsideanybuilding
shall not be installed in or through acirculatingairduct, Exception iVo. 3: \Wme necessary lo insertjttings in gas pij)e lhat has
clothes chute, chirnnry or gas vent, ventilating duct, dumb- been installed i n a concealed location, the pipe shnll be pumitted lo bv
waiter, or elevator shaft. Thisprovision shall not apply to ducts wconnected welding, flanges, or the use of a ground joint union
used to provide combustion and ventilation air in accordance with the nut center-punched toprevent loosening by uibration.
with Sertion 5.3 or to above-ceiling spaces as covered in 3-3.4. 3.4.3 Piping in Partitions. Concealed gas piping shall not be
3.3.6 Hangers, Supports, and Anchors. located in solid partitions.

(a) Piping shall be supported with pipe hooks, metal pipe
straps, bands, brackets, or hangers suitable for the size of pip-
ing, of adequate strength andquality, and located at intervals
so as to prevent or damp outexcessive bibration. Piping shall
be anchored to prevent undue strains on connected equip-
ment and shall not be supported by other piping. Pipe hang-
ers and supportsshall conform to the requirenlents of MYSI/
MSS SP-58, Pipe Hanger.$ and Supports - Materials, Design and
Manufacture.
(b) Spacings of supports in gas piping installations shall
not he greater thanshown in Table 3.3.6.
(c) Supports, hangers, and anchorsshall be installed so as
not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the
piping between anchors. 1\11 parts of the supporting equip-
ment shall be designed and installed so they will not be disen-
gaged by movenlent of the supported piping.
3.3.7Removal of Pipe. If pipingcontaining gas is tobe
removed, the lineshall be first disconnected from all sources
of g a and then thoroughly purged with air, water,or inert gas
before any cutting or weldingis done. (See Section 4.3.)
3.4 Concealed Piping in Buildings.
3.4.1 General. Gas piping shall be permitted to be installed
in concealed locat.ions in accordance with this section.
3.4.2 Connections. When gas piping that is to be concealedis
beinginstalled,unions, tubing fittings, rightand left cou-
plings,bushings, swing joints,andcompressioncouplings
made by combinations of fittings shall not be used. Pipe fit-
tings such as elbows, tees, and couplings shallbe permitted to
be used.
3.4.4 Tubing in Partitions. This provision shall not apply to
tubing that pierces walls, floors, or partitions.
Tubing shall be permitted to be installed vertically and hor-
i/.ontally inside hollow walls or partitions without protection
along its entire concealed lengthwhere both of thefollowing
requirements are met:
(1) A steel striker barrier not less than 0.0508 in. (1.3 mm)
thick, or equivalent, is installed between the tubing and
the finished wall and extends at least 4 in. ( 1 0 0 mm)
beyond concealed penetrations of plates, fire stops, wall
studs, and so on.
(2) The tubing is installed in single runs and is not rigidly
secured.
3.4.5 Piping in Floors. Gas piping in solid floors such as con-
crete shall be laid in channels in thc floor and covered to per-
mit access to the piping with a minimum of damage to the
building. Where pipingin floor channels could be exposed to
excessive moisture or corrosive substances, the pipingshall be
protected in an approved manner.
Exception: In other than industrial occupunrie~vnnd where approved
by the authority havzngjurisdiction, gas piping .shall he pmmitted to
be embedded in concrvtefloor sluh constructed with p o d a n d cement.
Piping shall be surrounded with a minimum of 1 in.. (?X m m ) oJ
concrete and shall not be in physical contact with other metallic struc-
tures such as reinforcing rods or electrically neutral conductors. All
piping, jttin>gs,and risers shall be protected against corrosion in ac-
cordance with 2.6.6. Piping shall not be embedded in roncrete .slabs
containing quzcbet additivesor cinder aggregate.
I 3.5 Piping in Vertical Chases. Where gas piping exceeding
5 psi (34 kPa) is located withinvertical chases in accordance

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apply.
3.5.1 Pressure Reduction. If pressure reduction is required
3.6.4 Elbows. Factory-made weldingelbows or transverse seg-
ments cut therefrom shallhave an arc length measured along
the crotch of at least 1 in. (25mm) for pipe sizes 2 in. and
larger.
in branch connections for compliance with 2.5.1, such reduc-
tion shall take place either inside the chase or immediately 3.7 Drips and Sediment Traps.
adjacent to the outside wall of the chase. Regulator venting
and downstream overpressure protection shall comply with
2.8.4and Section 2.9. The regulator shall be
vice and repair.
accessible for ser- I 3.7.1 Provide DripsWhere Nece-.
conditions, a drip shall be provideda nat
For other than drygas
y point in the line of
pipe where condensate could collect. Where required by the
authority having jurisdiction or theserving gas supplier, a drip
(1) Regulators equipped with a vent-limiting means shall be shall also be provided at the outlet
of the meter. This drip shall
permitted to be vented into the chase. be so installed as to constitute a trap wherein an accumulation
(2) Regulators not equippedwith a vent-limiting means shall of condensate will shut off the flow of gas before it will run
be permitted to be vented either directly to the outdoors back into the meter.
or to a pointwithin the top1 ft (0.3m) of the chase.
Exu$twn: Ifthe fuel gas is heavier than air, the vent shallbe vented 3.7.2 Location of Drips. All drips shall be installed only in
on4 directly to the outdoors. such locations that they will be readily accessible to permit
cleaning or emptying. A drip shall not be located where the
3.5.2 Construction. Chaseconstructionshall comply with condensate is likely to freeze.
local building codeswith respect tofire resistance and protec-
tion of horizontal andvertical openings. 3.7.3 Sediment Traps. (See 5.5.7.)
3.5.3* Ventilation. A chase shall beventilatedtotheout- 3.8 Outlets.
doors and only at the top. The opening(s) shall have a mini-
mum free area (in square inches) equal to the product of one- 3.8.1 Location and Installation.
half of the maximum pressurein the piping (inpsi) times the (1) The outlet fittings or piping shall be securely fastenedin
largest nominal diameter of that piping (in inches), or the place.
cross-sectional area of the chase, whicheveris smaller. Where (2) Outlets shall not be located behind doors.
more than one fuelgas piping system is present, the free area (3) Outlets shall be located far enough from floors, walls,
for eachsystem shall be calculated and the largest area used. patios, slabs, and ceilings to permit theuse of wrenches
without straining, bending, or damaging the piping.
I 3.6 Gas Pipe Turns. Changes in directionof gas pipe shall be
made by the use of fittings, factorybends, or field bends.
3.6.1 Metallic Pipe. Metallic pipe bends shall comply with
(4) Theunthreadedportion ofgas pipingoutletsshall
extend not less than 1 in. (25 mm) through finishedceil-
ings or indoor or outdoor walls.
the following: (5) Theunthreadedportion of gas pipingoutlets shall
(1) Bends shall be made only with bending equipment and extend not less than 2 in. (50 mm) above the surface of
procedures intended for that purpose. floors or outdoor patios or slabs.
(2) All bends shall be smooth and free from buckling, cracks, (6) The provisions of 3.8.1(4) and ( 5 ) shall not apply to listed
or other evidenceof mechanical damage. quick-disconnect devices of the flush-mounted type or
(3) The longitudinalweld of the pipe shall be near the neu- listed gas convenience outlets.Suchdevicesshall be
tral axis of the bend. installed in accordance with the manufacturers installa-
(4) Pipe shall not be bent through an arc of more than 90 tion instructions.
degrees.
3.8.2 Cap AU Outlets.
(5) The inside radiusof a bend shallbe not less than 6 times
the outside diameterof the pipe. (a) Each outlet, including a valve or cock outlet, shall be
closed gastightwith a threaded plug or cap immediately after
3.6.2 Plastic Pipe. Plastic pipe bends shall comply with the installation and shall be left closed until the gas utilization
following:
equipment is connected thereto. When equipmentis discon-
(1) The pipe shall not be damaged, and the internal diame- nected from an outlet and the outletis not to be used again
ter of the pipe shall not beeffectively reduced. immediately, it shall be closed gastight.
(2) Joints shall not be locatedin pipe bends. Outlets shall not be closed with tin caps, wooden plugs,
(3) The radius of the inner curve of such bends shall notbe corks, or by other improvised methods.
less than 25 times the inside diameterof the pipe.
(4) Where the piping manufacturerspecifies the use of spe- Exception No. 1: Laboratory equipment instalkd in accordance with
cial bending equipment or procedures, such equipment 5.5.2(a)shall be permitted.
or procedures shall be used. Exception No. 2: The use of a listed quick-disconnect devicewith inte-
3.6.3* Mitered Bends. Mitered bends shall be permitted sub- gral shutoffor listed gas convenience outletshall be permitted.
ject to the following limitations: (b) Equipment shutoff valves installed in fireplaces shall
be removed and the piping capped gastight where the fire-
(1) Miters shall not be used in systems having a design pres- place is used for solid fuel burning.
sure greater than50 psi (340kPa). Deflections causedby
misalignments up to3 degrees shall notbe considered as 3.9 Branch Pipe Connection. When a branch outletis placed
miters. on a mainsupply line beforeit is known whatsize pipe will be
(2) The total deflection angle at each miter shall not exceed connected to it, the outlet shall be of the same size as the line
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3.10 Manual Gas Shutoff Valves. (Also see 5.5.4.)
3.10.1Valves at Regulators. An accessible gas shutoff valve
shall be provided upstream of each gas pressure regulator.
Where two gas pressure regulators are installed in series in a
single gas line, a manualvalve shall not be required at thesec-
ond regulator.
3.10.2 Valves Controlling Multiple Systems.
(a) Accmibility ofCm Vulves. Main gas shutoff valves control-
ling several gas piping systems shall be readily accessible for
operation andinstalled so as to be protected fromphysical dam-
age. Theyshall be marked with a metal tagor other permanent
means attached by the installing agency so that the gas piping
systems supplied through them can be readily identified.
(b) Shutoff Valuesforhlulliplr HouseLines. In multiple tenant
buildings supplied through a master meter, o r through one
service regulator where a meter is not provided, or where
meters orservice regulators are not readily accessible from the
equipment location, an individual shutoffvalve for each apart-
ment o r tenant line shall be providedat a convenient pointof
general accessibility.
I n a common system serving a number of individual build-
ings, shutoffvalves shall be installed at each building.
3.10.3 Emergency Shutoff Valves. An exterior shutoff valve
to permit turning off the gas supply to each building in an
emergency shall be provided. The emergency shutoff valves
shall be plainly marked as such and their locations posted as
required by the authority havingjurisdiction.
3.11 Prohibited Devices. No device shall be placed inside the
gas piping or fittings that will reduce the cross-sectional area
or otherwise obstruct thefree flow ofgas, except where proper
allowance in the pipingsystem design has been made for such
a device and where approved by the authority having jurisdic-
tion.
3.12 Systems Containing Gas-Air Mixtures Outside the Flam-
mable Range. Where gas-air mixing machines are employed
to produce mixtures above or below the flammable range,
they shall be provided with stops to prevent adjustment of the
mixture to within or approaching the flammable range.
3.13 Systems Containing FlammableGas-Air Mixtures.
3.13.1 Required Components. A central premix system with
a flammable mixturein the blower or compressor shall consist
ofthe following components:
Gas-mixing machine in the form of an automatic gas-air
proportioning device combined with downstream
a 3.13.6 Use of AutomaticFirechecks,Safety
blower or cornpressor
Flammable mixture piping, minimum Schedule 40 NPS
Automatic firecheck(s)
Safety blowout(s) or backfire preventers for systems uti-
lizing flammable mixture lines above 2 l / 2 in. nominal
pipe size or the equivalent
3.13.2 OptionalComponents. The following components
shall also be permitted to be utilized in any type central pre-
mix system:
( I ) Flowmeter(s)
(2) Flame arrester(s)
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3.13.3 Additional Requirements. Gas-mixing machines shall
have nonsparking blowers and shall be so constructed that a
flashback will not rupture machinecasings.
3.13.4* Special Requirements for Mixing Blowers. A mixing
blower system shall be limited to applications with minimum
practical lengths of mixture piping, limited to a maximum
mixture pressure of 10-in. water column (25 Fa) and limited
to gases containing no more than 10 percent hydrogen.
The blower shall be equipped with a gas-control valve at its
air entrance so arranged that gas is admitted to the airstream,
entering the blower in proper proportions for correct com-
bustion by the type of burners employed, the said gas-control
valve being of either the zero governor o r mechanical ratio
valvetype that controls the gas and air adjustment sirnulta-
neously. No valves or other obstructionsshallbeinstalled
between the blower discharge and the burner or burners.
3.13.5 Installation of Gas-Mixing Machines.
(a) *The machine shall be located in a large,well-ventilated
area or in a small detached building o r cutoff room provided
with room construction and explosion vents inaccordance with
soundengineeringprinciples. Such roomsor belowgrade
installations shall have adequate positive ventilation.
(b) Where gas-mixing machines are installed in well-venti-
lated areas, the type of electrical equipment shall be in accor-
dance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Codp, forgeneral
service conditions unless otherhazards in the area prevail.
Where gas-mixing machines areinstalled in small detached
buildings or cutoff rooms,the electrical equipment andwiring
shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70, AutionalElectri-
cal Cade, for hazardous locations(Articles 500 and 501, Class I,
Division 2 ) .
(c) Air intakes for gas-mixing machines using compressors
or blowers shall be taken from outdoors whenever practical.
(d) *Controls forgas-mixing machines shall include inter-
locks and asafety shutoff valve of the manual resettype in the
gas supply connection to each machine arranged to automati-
cally shut off the gas supply inthe eventof high or low gas pres-
sure. Except for open burner installations only, the controls
shall be interlocked so that theblower or compressor will stop
operating following a gas supply M u r e . Wherea system
employs pressurized air, means shall be provided to shut off
the gas supply in the event of air failure.
(e) Centrifugal gas-mixing machines in parallel shall be
reviewed by the user and equipment manufacturer before
installation, and means or plans for minimizing these effects
of downstream pulsation and equipment overload shall be
prepared and utilized as needed.
Blowouts, or
BackfirePreventers. Automatic firechecks and safety blow-
outs or backfire preventers shall be provided in piping systems
distributingflammable air-gas mixturesfrom gas-mixing
machines to protect the pipingand the machinesin the event
of flashback, in accordance with the following:
(a) *Approvedautomaticfirechecksshallbeinstalled
upstream as close as practicable to the burnerinlets following
the firecheck manufacturers instructions.
(b) A separate manually operated gas valve shall be pro-
vided at each automatic firecheck for shutting off the flow of
gas-air mixture through the firecheck after a flashback has
occurred. Thevalve shall be located upstream as close as prac-
tical to the inlet of the automatic firecheck.
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These valves shall not be reopened after a flashbackhas
occurred until the firecheck has cooled sufficiently to
prevent reignition of the flammable mixture and has
been reset properly.
(c) A safety blowout or bacMiring preventer shall be pro-
vided in the mixture line near the outlet of each gas-mixing
machine where the size of the piping is larger than 21/2 in.
NPS, or equivalent, to protect the mixing equipment in the
event of an explosion passing through an automatic firecheck.
Themanufacturers'instructionsshallbe followed when
installing thesedevices, particularly after adisc has burst.
The discharge from thesafety blowout or backfire preven-
ter shall be located or shielded so that particles from the rup- valves are installed in series with a valved "tell tale" located
tured disc cannot be directed toward personnel. Wherever
there are interconnected installations of gas-mixing machines
with safety blowouts or backfire preventers, provision shall be ing the valve closing mechanism, is designed to safely with-
made to keep the mixture from other machinesfrom reaching
any ruptured disc opening. Check valves shall not beused for
this purpose.
(d) Explosion heads (rupture disc) shall be permitted to
be provided in largecapacity premixsystems to relieve exces-
sive pressure in pipelines. They shallbe located at and vented
to a safe outdoor location. Provisions shall be provided for
automatically shuttingoff the supplyof the gas-air mixture in
the eventof rupture.
3.14 Electrical Bonding and Grounding.
(a) Each abovegroundportion of a gas piping system
upstream from the equipment shutoff valve shall be electri-
cally continuous and bonded to any grounding electrode,as
defined by NEPA 70, National Electrical Code.
(b) Gas piping shall not be usedas a grounding conductor
or electrode.
3.15 Electrical Circuits. Electrical circuits shall not utilize gas
piping or components as conductors.
Exception: Lowvoltage (50 V or less) control circuits, ignition cir-
cuits, and electronicflame ddection h i z e circuits shall be permitted
to make w e of piping or components as a part of an ehcctric circuit.
3.16 Electrical Connections.
(a) All electrical connections between wiring and electri-
cally operated controldevices in a piping system shall conform
to the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. (See
Section 3.14.)
(b) Any essential safety control depending on electric cur-
rent as the operating medium shall be of a type that will shut
off (fail safe)the flow of gas in the eventof current failure.
Chapter 4 Inspection, Testing, and Purging
4.1 Pressure Testingand Inspection.
4.1.1* General.
(a) Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping
I installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to deter-
mine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation
practices complywith the requirements of this code.
(b) Inspection shall consist of visual examination, during
or after manufacture, fabrication, assembly, or pressure tests
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as appropriate. Supplementarytypes ofnondestructive inspec-
tion techniques, suchas magnetic-particle, radiographic, and
ultrasonic,shallnotberequired unless specifically listed
herein or in the engineering design.
(c) In the event repairs or additions are made following
the pressure test, the affected pipingshall be tested.
Exception: Minar repairs or additions, provided the work is in-
spected and connections are tested with a noncorrosive leak-detect-
ingfluid or other leak-detecting methods approvedby the authority
having jurisdiction.
(d) A piping system shall be tested as a complete unit or
in sections. Under no circumstances shallvalve a in a line be
used as a bulkhead betweengas in one section of the piping
system and test medium in an adjacent section, unless two
between thesevalves. A valve shall not be subjected to the test
pressure unless it can be determined that the valve, includ-
stand the pressure.
(e)Regulatorand valve assembliesfabricated indepen-
dently of the piping system in which they are to be installed
shall be permitted to be tested with inert gas or air at the time
of fabrication.
4.1.2 Test Medium. The test medium shall be air or an inert
gas.
OXYGEN SHALL NEVER BE USED.
4.1.3 Test Preparation.
(a) Pipe joints, including welds, shall be left exposed for
examination during thetest.
Exception: If the pipe end joints have been previowlj tested in mcor-
dance with this code, thq shall be permitted tobe covered or concealed.
(b) Expansion joints shall be provided with temporary
restraints, if required, for the additional thrust load under
test.
(c) Appliances and equipment that are not to be included
in the test shall be either disconnected from the piping or iso-
lated by blanks, blind flanges,or caps. Flanged joints at which
blinds are inserted to blankoff other equipment during the
test shall not be required to be tested.
(d) Where the piping system is connected to appliances,
equipment, or equipment components designed for operat-
ing pressures of less than the test pressure, such appliances,
equipment, or equipment components shall be isolated from
the piping system by disconnecting them and capping the
outlet(s).
(e) Where the piping system is connected to appliances,
equipment, or equipment components designed for operat-
ing pressures equal to or greater than the test pressure, such
appliances and equipment shallbe isolated from the piping
system by closing the individual equipment shutoff valve@).
( f ) All testing of piping systems shall be done with due
regard for the safety of employees and the public during the
test. Bulkheads, anchorage, and bracing suitably designed to
resist test pressures shall be installed if necessary. Prior to test-
ing, the interior of the pipe shall be cleared of all foreign
material.
4.1.4 Test Pressure.
(a) Test pressure shall be measuredwith a manometer or
with a pressure measuring device designed and calibrated to
read, record,or indicate a pressureloss due to leakage during
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the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be is* If this section exceeds the lengthsshown in Table 4.3.1,the
lated before the pressuretesis are made. remaining gas shall be displaced with an inert gas.
(b) The test pressure to be used shall be no less than I
times the proposed maximum working pressure, butnot less
than 3 psi (20 kPa), irrespective ofdesign pressure. Where the Table 4.3.1 Length of Gas Line Requiring Purging for
test pressure exceeds 125 psi (862 kPa), thetest pressure shall Servicing or Modification
not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping
greaterthan 50 percent of the specifiedminimum yield Minimum Length of
strength of the pipe. Piping Requiring
Nominal Pipe Purging
(c) Test duration shall benot less thanhourforeach
Size (in.) ( ft)
500 fts (14 m") of pipe volume or fraction thereof. When test-
ing a system having a volume less than 1O ft3 (0.28 m") or a sys- 2 1/2 50
tem in a single-family dwelling, the test durationshallbe
permitted to be reduced to 10 minutes. For piping systems 3 30
having a volume of more than 24,000 fi' (680 m " ) , the dura- 4 15
tion of the test shall not be required to exceed24 hours.
6 10
4.1.5 Detection of Leaks and Defects.
8 o r larger Any length
(a) The piping system shall withstand the test pressure
specified without showing any evidence of leakage or other Fol- SI units, 1 ft = 0.30.5 m.
defects. Any reduction of test pressures as indicated by pres-
sure gaugesshall be deemed to indicate the presence of a leak
4.3.2 Placing in Operation. When piping full of air is placed
unless such reduction can bereadily attributed to some other
in operation, the air in the piping shall be displaced with fuel
canse.
gas, provided the piping does not exceed the length shown in
(h) The leakage shall be located by means of an approved Table 4.3.2. The air can besafely displaced with fuel gas pro-
gas detector,anoncorrosive leak detectionfluid, or other vided that a moderately rapidand continuousflow of fuel gas
approved leak detectionmethods. Matches, candles, open is introduced at one end of the line and airis vented out at the
flames, or other methods that provide a source of ignition other end. Thefuel ga5 flow shall be continued without inter-
shall not be used.
ruption until the vented gas is free of air. The point of dis-
Where leakage or other defects are located, the affected charge shall not be left unattended during purging. The vent
portion of the pipingsystem shall be repairedor replaced and shall then be closed.
retested. [See 4. I . l(cj.1
If the piping exceeds the lengthsshown in Table 4.3.2,the
4.2 System and Equipment Leakage Test. air in the piping shall be displaced with an inert gas, and the
inert gas shall then be displacedwith firel gas.
4.2.1 Test Gases. Fuel gas shall be permitted t o be used for
leak checks in piping systems that have been tested in accor-
dance with Section 4.1.
Table 4.3.2 Length of Piping Requiring PurgingBefore
4.2.2 Before Turning Gas On. Before gas is introduced into Being Placed in Operation
a system of new gas piping, the entire
system shall be inspected
to determine that there areno open fittings or ends andthat Minimum Length of
all manual valves at outlets on equipment are closed and all Nominal Pipe Requiring
Piping
unused valves at outlets areclosed and plugged or capped. Size (in.) Purging ( ft)
4.2.3* Test for Leakage. Immediately after the gas is turned 3 30
on into a new system or into a system that has been initially 4 15
restored after an interruption of service, the piping system
shall be tested forleakage. If leakage is indicated, thegas sup- 6 10
ply shall be shut off until the necessary repairs have been 8 or larger Any length
made.
For SI units, 1 fi = 0.305 m.
4.2.4 Placing Equipmentin Operation. Gas utilization equip-
ment shall not be placed in operation until after the piping
system has been testedin accordance with 4.2.3 and purgedin 4.3.3 Discharge of Purged Gases. The open end of piping
accordance with 4.3.2. systems being purgedshall not discharge into confined spaces
o r areas wherethere are sources of ignition unless precautions
4.3*Purging.
are taken to perform this operationin a safe manner by venti-
4.3.1 RemovalfromService. When gas piping is tobe lation ofthe space, controlo r purging rate, and elimination of
opened for servicing, addition, or modification, the section to all hazardous conditions.
be worked on shall be turned off from the gas supply at the
nearest convenient point and the line pressure vented to the 4.3.4 Placing Equipment in Operation, After the piping has
outdoors or to ventilated areas of sufficient size to prevent been placed in operation, all equipment shall be purged and
accumulation of flammable mixtures. then placed in operation,as necessary.

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Chapter 5 Equipment Installation
5.1 General.
5.1.1* Appliances, Accessories, andEquipmenttoBe Ap
proved. Gas appliances, accessories, and gas utilization equip-
ment shall be approved. Approved shall mean acceptable to
the authority havingjurisdiction.
Acceptance of unlisted gas utilizationequipmentand
accessories shall be on thebasis of a sound engineeringevalu-
ation. In suchcases, the equipment shall besafe and suitable
for the proposed service and shall be recommended for the
service by the manufacturer.
5.1.4 Added or Converted Equipment. When additional or
replacement equipment is installed or an appliance is con-
verted togas from anotherfuel, the locationin which the equip
ment is to be operated shall be checkedto verifythe following:
(a) Air for combustion and ventilationis provided where
required, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3. If
existing facilities are not adequate,they shall be upgraded to
Section 5.3 specifications.
(b) The installation components and equipment meet the
clearances to combustible material provisions of 5.2.2.
It shall be determined that the installation and operation
of the additional or replacement equipment does not render
the remaining equipment unsafe for continued operation.
(c) The venting system is constructed and sized in accor-
dance with the provisions of Chapter 7. If the existing venting
system is not adequate, it shall be upgraded to comply with
Chapter 7.
5.1.3 m e of Gas(es). It shall be determined whether the
gas utilization equipment has been designed for use with the
gas to which it will be connected. No attempt shall be made to
convert the equipment from the gas specified on the rating
plate foruse with a differentgas without consulting theinstal-
lation instruction, the servinggas supplier, or the equipment
manufacturer for complete instructions.
5.1.4 Safety Shutoff Devices for Unlisted LPGas Equipment
UsedIndoors. Unlisted gas utilizationequipmentfor use
with undilutedliquefiedpetroleum gases andinstalled
indoors shall be equipped with safety shutoff devices of the
complete shutofftype.
5.1.5 Use of Air or Oxygen Under Pressure. Where air or
oxygen under pressure is used in connection with the gas sup-
ply, effective means such as a back-pressure regulator and
relief valve shall be provided to prevent air or oxygen from
passing back into thegas piping. Where oxygenis used, instal-
lation shall be in accordance with Standard for the Design and
Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting andin enclosed, basement, and underground parking structures
AUied Processes, NFPA 51.
5.1.6 Protection of Gas Equipment from Fumes or Gases Parking Structures.
Other Than Products of Combustion. Where corrosive or
flammable process fumes or gases are present, means for their repair garages shall be installed in a detached building
safe disposal shall be provided. Such fumes or gases include
carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, chlorine, and floors, or floor ceiling
halogenated hydrocarbons.
Gas appliances installedin beauty shops, barber shops,or
other facilities where chemicals that generate corrosive or
flammable products such as aerosol sprays are routinely used
shall be located in an equipment room separate or partitioned purposes shall be obtained from outside the building. The
off from other areaswith provisions for combustion and dilu-
tion air from outdoors.
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Exception: This requirement shall not apply to direct vent equipment
that is constructed and installed so all airfor combustion is obtamd
h m the outside atmosphere and all flue gases are discharged to the
outside atmosphere.
5.1.7 Building Structural Members.
(a)Structuralmembers of abuildingshallnot pass
through gas utilization equipment having an operating tem-
perature in excess of 500F (260C).
(b) Structural members passing through gas utilization
equipment having an operatingtemperature of 500F
(260C) or less shall be of noncombustible material. Building
columns,girders,beams,or trusses shall notbeinstalled
within equipment, unless insulation and ventilation are pro-
vided to avoid all deterioration in strength and linear expan-
sion of thebuildingstructure in eithera vertical ora
horizontal direction.
(c) Gas utilization equipment shall be furnished either
with load distributing bases or with a sufficient number of s u p
ports to prevent damage to either the building structure or
equipment.
(d) At the locations selected for installationof gas utiliza-
tion equipment, the dynamic and static load-carrying capaci-
ties of the building structure shall be checked to determine
whether they are adequate to carry the additional loads. The
equipment shall be supported and shall be connected to the
piping so as not to exert unduestress on the connections.
5.1.8 FlammableVapors. Gas appliances shall
not be
installed in areas where the open use, handling, or dispensing
of flammable liquids occurs, unless the design, operation,or
installation reduces the potential of ignition of the flammable
vapors. Gas utilization equipment installed in compliancewith
5.1.9, 5.1.10, or 5.1.11 shall be considered to complywith the
intent of this provision.
5.1.9 Installation in Residential Garages.
(a) Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall
be installedso that all burners and burner ignition devices are
located not less than 18 in. (450mm) above the floor.
(b) Such equipment shall be located or protected so it is
not subject tophysical damage by a moving vehicle.
(c) When appliances are installed in a separate, enclosed
space having access only from outside of the garage, such
equipment may beinstalledatfloor level, providingthe
required combustion air is taken from the exterior of the
garage.
5.1.10 Installation in Commercial Garages.
(a) Parking Structures. Gas utilization equipment installed
shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 88A, Standard for
(b) Repair Garages. Gas utilization equipment installed in
or
room,separatedfromrepairareas by walls orpartitions,
assemblies that are constructedso as to
prohibit the transmission ofvapors and having a fire resistance
rating of not less than 1 hour, and that have no openings in the
wall separating the repair area within 8 ft (2.5m) of the floor.
Wall penetrations shall be firestopped. Air for combustion
heating room shall not be used for the storageof combustible
materials.
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Exception No. 1: Overhead heaters where installed not less than S j i
(2.5 m) above thefloor shall be permitted.
Exception No. 2: Heating equipment fur uehicle repair areas where
there is no dispensing or transfa'ng of Clnss I W Class IIjlammable
OT romtru.sMe liquids OT liquefied petroleum gas shall be installpd in
accordance with NFPA ?OA, Automotive and Marine S m i c e Station
Code.
5.1.1 1 Installation in Aircraft Hangars. Heaters in aircraft
hangars shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 409, Stan-
dard on Airrraft Hangars.
5.1.12 Gas Equipment Physical Protection. Where it is neces-
sary to locate gas utilization equipment close to a passageway
traveled by vehicles or equipment,guardrails or bumper plates
shall be installed to protect the equipment from damage.
5.1.13 Venting of Flue Gases. Gas utilization equipment shall
be vented in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7 .
5.1.14 ExtraDevice or Attachment. No device or attachment
shall be installed on any gas utilization equipment that could
in any way impair the combustion of gas.
5.1.15 Adequate Capacity of Piping. When additional gas utili-
zation equipment is being connected toa gas piping system, the
existing piping shall be checked to determine whether it has
adequate capacity. (See Section 2.4.) If inadequate, the existing sys-
tem shall be enlarged as necessary, or separate gas piping of ade-
quate capacity shall be run from the point of delivery to the
equipment.
5.1.16 Avoiding Strain on Gas Piping. Gas utilization equip-
ment shall be supported andso connected to the pipingas not
to exert undue strain on the connections.
5.1.17 Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators. Where the gas
supply pressure is higher than that at which the gas utiliza-
tion equipment is designed to operate or varies beyond the
design pressure limits of the equipment, a gas appliance
pressure regulator shall be installed.
5.1.18 Venting of Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators.
(a) Gas appliance pressure regulators requiring access to
the atmosphere for successful operation shall be equipped
with vent piping leading outdoors or, if the regulatorvent is an
integral part of the equipment, into thecombustion chamber
adjacent to continuous
a pilot, unless constructed or
equipped with a vent limiting means to limit the escape of gas
from the vent opening in the event of diaphragm failure.
(h) Vent limiting means shall be employed on listed gas
appliance pressure regulators only.
(c) In the case of vents leading outdoors, means shall be
employed to prevent water from entering this piping and also
to preventblockage of vents by insects and foreign matter.
(d) Under nocircumstances shall a regulator be vented to
the gas utilization equipment flue or exhaustsystem.
(e) In the case of vents entering the combustion chamber,
the vent shall be located so the escaping gas will be readily
ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated thereby will not
adversely affect the normal operationof the safety shutoff sys-
tem. The terminusof the vent shall be securely held in a fixed
position relative to the pilot. For manufactured gas, the need
I fora flame arrester in the vent piping shall be determined.
(0 A vent line(s) from a gas appliance pressure regulator
and a bleed line(s) from a diaphragm type valve shall not be
connected to a common manifold terminating in a combus-
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sure-type combustion chambers.
5.1.19 Bleed Lines for Diaphragm-Type Valves.
(a) Diaphragm-type valves shall be equipped to convey
bleed gas to the outside atmosphere or into the combustion
chamber adjacent to a continuous pilot.
(h) In the case of bleed lines leading outdoors, meansshall
be employed to prevent water from entering this piping and
also to prevent blockage ofvents by insects and foreign matter.
( c ) Bleed lines shall not terminate in the gas utilization
equipment flue or exhaustsystem.
( d ) I n the case of bleedlines entering the combustion
chamber, the bleed line shall be located so the bleed gas will
be readily ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated thereby
will not adversely affect the normal operation of the safety
shutoff system. The terminus of the bleed lineshall be securely
held in afixed position relative to the pilot. For manufactured
gas, the need for flame
a arrester in the bleed line piping shall
be determined.
(e) A bleed line(s) from adiaphragm-type valve and a vent
line(s) from a gas appliance pressure regulator shall not be
connected to a common manifold terminating in a cornbns-
tion chamber. Bleed lines shall not terminate in positive-pres-
sure-type combustion chambers.
5.1.20 Combination of Equipment. A n y combination of gas
utiliration equipment, attachments, or devices used together
in any manner shall comply with the standards that apply to
the individual equipment.
5.1.21 InstallationInstructions. The installing agency shall
confornl with the equipment manufacturers' recomrnenda-
tions in completing aninstallation. The installing agency shall
leave the manufacturers' installation, operating, and mainte-
nance instructions in a location on the premises where they
will be readily available for reference and guidance of the
authority having jurisdiction, service personnel,andthe
owner or operator.
5.1.22 Protection of Outdoor Equipment. Gas utilization equip
ment not listed for outdoor installation but installed outdoors
shall be provided with protection to the degreethat the environ-
ment requires. Equipment listed for outdoor installation shall be
permitted to be installed without protection in accordance with
the provisions oftheir listing. (See 5.2.1.)
5.2 Accessibility and Clearance.
5.2.1 Accessibility for Service. All gas utilization equipment
shall be located with respectto building construction and
other equipment so as to permit access to the gas utilization
equipment. Sufficient clearanceshall be maintained to permit
cleaning of heating surfaces; the replacement of filters, blow-
ers, motors, burners,controls, and vent connections; thelubri-
cation of moving parts where necessary; the adjustment and
cleaning of burners and pilots; and the proper functioning of
explosion vents, if provided. For attic installation,the passage-
way and servicing area adjacent to the equipment shall be
floored.
5.2.2 Clearanceto Combustible Materials. Gas utilization
equipment and their vent connectors shall be installed with
clearances from combustible material so their operation will
not create ahaLard to persons or property.
Minimum clearances between combustible walls and the
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their vent connectors are specified in Chapter 6 and Chapter 7. I A.5.3.3(a)].The minimum dimension of air openings shallbe not

I (Reference can also be made to ?IFPA 211, Standard for Chim-

neys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances.)
5.2.3 Installation of Carpeting, Equipment shall not be in-
less than 3 in.(80 mm).
(b) AN Air from Outdoors.The confined space shall commu-
niCate with the outdoors in accordance with methods1 or 2. The

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stallation.
unless the equipment is listed for such

5.3* Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

in- minimum dimension of air openings shall not be less than 3 in.
(80 mm). Where ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross-
sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they con-
nect.
5.3.1 General. (1) Twopermanentopenings,onecommencingwithin 12 in.
(300 mm) of the top, and one commencing within 12 in.
(a) The provisions of Section 5.3 shall apply to gas utilization (300 mm) of the bottom, of theenclosure shallbe provided.
equipment installed in buildings that require air for combustion,
I
The openings shall communicate directly,or by ducts, with
I ventilation, and dilution offlue gases. the outdoors or spacesthatfreelycommunicatewith the
Exception No. I: Direct vent equipment that is constructed and outdoors.

I installed so that ail airfor combustion is obtained directlyfrom

the outdoors and all flue gases are discharged the outdoors.
to
Exception No. 2: Enclosed furnacesthat incorporate anintegral
a. *Wheredirectlycommunicatingwiththe outdoorsor
where communicating to the outdoors through vertical
ducts, each opening shall have a minimumfree area of
I total enclosure and use only outdoor air for combustion and 1 in.*/4000 B t a r (550 mm2/kW) of total input rating
dilution offlue gases. of all equipment in the enclosure. [See Figures
(b)Equipmentshallbelocated so as not to interferewith A.5.3.3(6)lal andA.5.3.3(b)la2]
proper circulation of combustion, ventilation, and dilution air. b. *Wherecommunicatingwiththe outdoors through
Wherenormalinfiltrationdoesnotprovide the necessaryair, horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum
I outdoor air shall be introduccd.
(c) In addition to air needed for combustion, process air shall
I free area of 1 in.2/2000 ~ t u / h (rI 100 mm*fl<w) of total
inputrating of allequipment in the enclosure. [See
be provided as required for cooling o f equipment or material, Figure A.5.3.3fi)lb.l
controlling dew point, heating, drying, oxidation, dilution, safety (2) *Onepermanentopening,commencingwithin 12in.(300
exhaust, odor control, and air for compressors. mm) of the top of the enclosure, shall be permitted where
(d) In addition to air needed for combustion, air shall be sup- the equipment has clearancesof at least 1 in. (25 mm) from
plied for ventilation, including all air required for comfort and the sidesand back and 6 in. (160 mm) from thefront of the
proper working conditions for personnel. appliance. The opening shall directly communicate with the
outdoors or shall communicate through
vertical
a or

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(e) A draft hood or a barometric draft regulator shall be in-
stalled in the same roomor enclosure as the equipment servedso horizontalduct to theoutdoors or spacesthatfreely

I as to preventanydifference in pressurebetween the hood or

regulator andthe combustion air supply.
(0 Air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of flue gases
communicatewith the outdoors [see Figure A.5.3.3(b)2]
and shall have a minimum free area of:
a. 1 in./3000Btu/hr (700 mm/kW) of thetotalinput
for gas utilizationequipmentvented by naturaldraft shall be rating of all equipment locatedin the enclosure, and
obtained by application of one of the methods covered in 5.3.3 b.
Notless
thanthe
sum of theareasofallvent
and 5.3.4. connectors inthe confined space.
(g) Air requirementsfor the operation of exhaust fans, kitchen (c) Combination of air from the indoor and from the
ventilation systems, clothes drycrs, and fireplaces shall be con- outdoors. Where the building in which the fuel-burning
sidered in determining the adequacy of a space to provide com- appliances are locatedis not unusually tight construction and the
bustion air requirements. communicating interior
spacescontaining the fuel-burning
appliancescomplywithall of therequirementsofSection
5.32 EquipmentLocatedinUnconfined Spaces. Equipment 5.3.3(a), except the volumetric requirement of Section 5.3.3(a),
located in buildings of unusually tight construction (see Section
requiredcombustionanddilution air shallbeobtained by
1.7) shall be provided with air for sombustion, ventilation, and
openingtheroom to the outdoors utilizingacombination of
dilution of flue gases using the methods describedin 5.3.3 (b) or
indoorandoutdoor air proratedinaccordancewithSection
5.3.4.
5.3.4(~)6. Openings connecting the interior spaces shall comply
5.3.3 Equipment Located in Confined Spaces. with Sections 5.3.3(a). The ratio of interior spaces shall comply
withSection5.3.4(c)5.Thenumber,locationand ratios of
(a) *All AirfromInside the Building. The confined space shall openings connecting the space with the outdoor air shall comply
be provided with two permanentopeningscommunicatingdi-
I rectlywithotherspacesofsufficientvolume so that the com-
bined volume of all spaces meets the criteria for an unconfined
with thefollowing [alsosee example calculationin Appendix L]:
(1) Number und locution of openings. At least two openings
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space. The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed
in
the combinedspaceshall beused to determine the required
minimum volume. Each opening shall have a minimum freearea
of I in?/lOOO Btu/hr (220 mm/kW) of the total input rating of
all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less
than 100 in. (0.06 m). One opening shall commence within 12
in. (300 mm) of the top, and one opening shall commence within
I 12 in. (300 mm)of the bottom,oftheenclosure [see Figure
the room andone within 1 ft (300 mm) of the floor.
(2) Ratio of directopenings. Wheredirectopenings to the
outdoors are provided in accordance with Section 5.3.3(b)
method la, the ratio of direct openings shall be the s u m of
the net free areas of both direct openings to the outdoors,
divided by the sumof the requiredareas for bothsuch
openings as determined in accordance with Section 5.3.3(b)
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Ratio of Horizontal Openings. Where openings connected
to the outdoors through horizontal ducts are provided in
accordance with 5.3.3(b), method lb, the ratio of hori-
zontal openings shall be the sum of the net free areasof
both such openings, divided by the sum of the required
areas for both such openings as determined in accor-
dance with Section 5.3.3(b), method lb.
Ratio of VErtical Opmings. Where openings connected to
theoutdoorsthrough vertical ducts are provided in
accordance with Section 5.3.3(b), method la, the ratio of
vertical openings shall be the sumof the net free areasof
both such openings, divided by the b u n 1 of the required
areas for both such openings as determined in accor-
dance with 5.3.3(b), method la.
Ratio of InteriorSpaces. The ratio of interiorspaces shall be
the available volume of all communicating spaces,
divided by the required volume as determined in accor-
dance with 5.3.3(a).
Pmraling of ladoor und Outdoor Air In spaces that utilize a
combination of indoor and outdoor air, the sum of the
ratios of all direct openings, horizontal openings, vertical
openings, and interiorspaces shall equal o r exceed 1.
5.3.4 Specially Engineered Installations. The requirementsof
5.3.3shall be permitted to bewaived where special engineering,
approved by the authority havingjurisdiction,provides an ade-
quate supply of air for combustion,ventilation, and dilution of
flue gases.
5.3.5Louvers and Grilles. In calculating free area in 5.3.3,
the requiredsize of openings for cornbustion, ventilation, and
dilution air shall be based on the net free areaof each open-
ing. If the free area through a design of louver or grille is
known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening
required to provide the free area specified. If the design and
free area are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers
will have 20-25 percent free area and metal louvers and grilles
will have 60-75 percent free area.Louvers and grilles shall be
fixed in the openposition.
Exception: Louvers interlocked with the equipment so t h 9 are proven
in theJuLl open. position prior to main burner ignition and during
main h r n e r operation. Means shall b p provided to prevent the main
burno-&om igniting should the louverfail to open during bumer star-
tup andto shut don~nthe main bumer ifthr louvers close during burn-
er cgeration.
5.3.6 Combustion Air Ducts. Combustion air ducts shall com-
ply withthe following:
(1) Ducts shall be of galvanized steel or an equivalent corre)-
sion-resistant material.
Exception: Withzn dwellings units, unobstructedstvd and joistspaces
shall not be prohibited,from convqinsg combustion, air, providtd that
not more than onefireblock is removed.
(2) Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space, allowing
free movementof combustion airto Lhe appliances.
( 3 ) Ducts shall serve a single space.
(4) Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion
air openings where both such openings are used. The
separation between ducts serving upper and lower com-
bustion air openingsshall be maintained to the source of
combustion air.
(5) Ducts shall not be screenedwhere terminating in an attic
space.
(6) Horizontal upper cornbustion air ducts shall not slope
downward toward the sourceof cornbustion air.
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5.4 Equipment on Roofs.
5.4.1 General.
(a) Gas dlization equipment on roofs shall be designed
or enclosed so as to withstand climatic conditions in the area
in which they are installed. If enclosures are provided, each
enclosure shall permit easy entry and movement, shall be of
reasonable height, and shall have at least a 30-in. (760-mm)
clearance between the entire serviceaccess panel(s) of the
equipment and thewall of the enclosure.
(h) Roofs on which equipment is to be installed shall be
capable of supporting the additional load o r shall be rein-
forced to support the additional load.
(c) A l l access locks, screws, and bolts shall be of corrosion-
resistant material.
5.4.2 Installation of Equipment on Roofs.
(a) Gas utilization equipment shall be installed in accor-
dance withits listing andthemanufacturers installation
instructions.
(h) Equipment shall be installed on a well-drained surface
of the roof. At least 6 ft (1.8 m) of clearance shall beavailable
between any part of the equipment and the edge of a roof or
similar hazard, or rigidly fixed rails or guards at least 42 in.
( 1 . I r n ) in height shall be provided on the exposed side.
Exception:Parapets or other building structures at least 42 in.
(1.1 m ) i nhright .shall be permitted to be utilized i n lieu of rails or
gunrds.
(c) All equipment requiring an external sourceof electri-
cal power for i t s operation shall be provided with (1) a readily
accessible electrical disconnecting means within sight of the
equipment that will completely deenergize the equipment,
and (2) a 120-V ac grounding-type receptacle outlet on the
roofadjacent to the equipment. The receptacle outlet shall be
on thesupply side of the disconnectswitch.
(d) Where water stands on theroof at the equipment or in
the passageways to the equipment, or where the roof is of a
design having a water seal, a suitable platform, walkway, or
both shall be provided above the water line. Such platform(s)
or walkway(s) shall be located adjacentto the equipment and
control panels so that the equipment can he safely serviced
where water stands on the roof.
5.4.3 Access to Equipment on Roofs.
(a) Gas utilization equipment located on roofs or other
elevated locations shall be accessible.
(h) Buildings of more than 15 ft (4.6 m) in height shall
have an inside means of access to the roof,unless other means
acceptable t.o the authority having jurisdiction are used.
(c) The inside means of access shall be a permanent or
foldaway inside stairway or ladder, terminating in an enclo-
sure, scuttle,or trapdoor. Such scuttles or trapdoors shall he at
I least 22 in. x 24 in. (560 mmx 610 mm) in size, shallopen eas-
ily and safely under all conditions, especially snow, and shall
be constructedso as to permitaccess from theroof side unless
deliberately locked on the inside.
At least 6ft (1.8 m) of clearance shall be available between
the access opening and the edge ofthe roof or similar hazard,
or rigidly fixed rails o r guards at least 42 in. (1.1 m ) in height
shall be providedon the exposed side; parapets or otherbuild-
ing structures at least 42 in. ( 1 . 1 m) in height shall be permit-
ted to be utilized in lieu of guards or rails.
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(d) Proper permanent lighting shall be provided at the required. Where swivel joints or couplings are used,only the
roof access. The switch for such lighting shall be located inside minimum number required shall be installed.
the building near theaccess means leading to the roof. (c) Industrial gas utilization equipment subject to vibra-
tion shall be permitted to be connected to the building piping
5.4.4 Additional Provisions. (Also see 5.1.22, 5.2.1,and 7.3.4.)
system by the use of all metal flexible connectors suitable for
5.5 Equipment Connections to Building Piping. the service required.
(d) Where flexible connections are used,they shall be of
5.5.1 Connecting Gas Equipment. Gas utilization equipment the minimum practical length and shall not extend from one
shall be connected to the building piping in compliance with room to another or pass through any walls, partitions, ceilings,
5.5.4 by one of the following: or floors. Flexible connections shall not be used in any con-
Rigid metallic pipe andfittings. cealed location. They shall be protected against physical or
Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings. Alumi- thermal damage and shall be provided with gas shutoff valves
in readily accessible locations in rigid piping upstream from
num alloy tubing shall not be used in exterior locations.
the flexible connections.
Listed connectors used in accordance with the terms of
their listing that are completelyin the same room as the 5.5.4 Quipment Shutoff Valves and Connections. Gas utili-
equipment. zation equipment connected to a piping system shall have an
Listed gas hoseconnectors in accordance with 5.5.2. accessible, approved manual shutoffvalve with a nondisplace-
Gas-fired food service (commercial cooking) equipment able valve member, or a listed gasconvenienceoutlet,
listed for use with casters or otherwise subject to move- installed within6 ft (1.8m) of the equipment it serves. Where
ment for cleaning, and other large heavy and gas utiliza- a connectoris used, thevalve shall be installed upstream of the
tion equipment that can moved,be shall be connected in connector. A union or flanged connection shall be provided
accordance with the connector manufacturer's installa- downstream from thisvalve to permitremoval of controls.
tion instructions using listed
a appliance connectorcom- Shutoff valves serving decorative gas appliances shall be
plying withANSI 221.69, Standard for Crmnectors for permitted to be installed in fireplaces if listed for suchuse.
Movable Gas Appliances. 5.5.5 Quick-Disconnect Devices.Gas utilization equipment
In 5.5.1(2),(3), and (5),the connectoror tubing shall be connectors shall be permitted tobe connected to the building
installed so as to be protected againstphysical and ther- piping by means of a listed quickdisconnect device and,
mal damage. Aluminum alloy tubing and connectors where installed indoors, an approved manual shutoff valve
shallbecoatedtoprotectagainstexternalcorrosion with anondisplaceable valve membershallbeinstalled
where they are in contact with masonry, plaster, or insula- umtream of the auickdisconnect device.
tion or are subject to repeated wettings by such liquidsas
water (except rainwater),
detergents, or sewage. 5.5.6* Gas Convenience Outlets. Gas utilization equipment
shall be permitted to be connected to the building piping by
5.5.2 Use of Gas Hose Connectors. Listed gas hose connec- means of a listed gas convenience outlet, in coniunction with
tors shall be used in accordance with the terms of their listing a listed appliance connector, used in accord&ce with the
and as follows: terms of their listings.
(a) Indoox Indoor gas hose connectors shall be permitted 5.5.7 Sediment Trap. If a sediment trap is not incorporated
to be used with laboratory, shop, or ironing equipment that as a part of the gas utilization equipment, a sediment trap shall
requires mobility during operation. An equipment shutoff be installed as close to the inlet of the equipment as practica-
valve shall be installed where the connector is attached to the ble at the time of equipment installation. The sediment trap
building piping. The connector shall be of minimum length shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom
and shall not exceed6 ft (1.8 ml. The connector shall not be outlet as illustrated in Figure 5.5.7 or other device recognized
concealed and shall not extend from one room to another or as an effective sediment trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges,
pass through wall partitions, ceilings, or floors. clothes dryers, decorative appliances for installation in vented
(b) Outdoox Outdoor gas hose connectors shallbe permit- fireplaces, decorative vented appliances, and outdoor grills
ted to be used to connect portable outdoor gas-fired equip- shall not be required to be so equipped.
ment. An equipment shutoff valve, a listed quick-disconnect
device, or a listed gas convenience outlet shall be installed figure 5.5.7 Method of hmng a tee fitting sedimat trap.
where the connector is attached to the supply piping andin
manner
such
a so as
prevent
toaccumulation
the of water or Gas supply
inlet
foreign matter. This connection shall only be made in the out-
door area where the equipment is to be used.

Equipment.
and Mobile Industrial Gas
5.5.3 Connection of Portable

(a) Portable industrialgas utilization equipmentor equip-

ment requiring mobility or subject to vibration shall be per-
mitted to be connected to the building gas piping system by
the use of flexible hose suitable and safe for the conditions
under which it can beused.
To
equipment f
inlet
at
Nipple
Tee fitting

(76 mm)
minimum
(b) Industrial gas utilization equipment requiringmobility
shall be permitted to be connected to the rigid piping by the Cap
use of swiveljoints or couplings that are suitable forservice
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5.5.8 Installation of Piping. Pipingshall be installed in a
manner not to interfere with inspeclion, maintenance, orser-
vicing of the gas utilization equipment.
5.6 Electrical.
5.6.1 Electrical Connections. Electrical connections between
gas utilization equipment and the building wiring, including
the grounding of the equipment, shall conform to NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
5.6.2 Electrical Ignition and Control Devices. Electrical igni-
tion, burner control, and electrical vent damper devices shall
not permit unsafe operation of the gas utili7ation equipment
in theevent of electricalpower interruption or when the
power is restored.
5.6.3 ElectricalCircuit. The electricalcircuitemployed for
operatingtheautomatic maingas-control valve, automatic
pilot, room temperature thermostat, limit control, or other
electrical devices used with the gas utilization equipment shall
be in accordance with the wiring diagrams supplied with the
equipment.
5.6.4 Continuous Power. Al411 gas utilization equipment using
electrical controls shall have the controls connected into a the equipmentshall be permitted to beinstalled with reduced
permanently live electrical circuit-that is, one thatis not con-
trolled by a light switch. Central heating equipment shall be
provided with a separate electrical circuit.
5.7 Room Temperature Thermostats.
5.7.1 Locations. Room temperaturethermostats shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
5.7.2 Drafts. Any hole in the plaster or panel through which
the wires pass from the thermostat to thegas utilization equip-
ment being controlled shall be sealed so as to prevent drafts
from affecting the thermostat.
Chapter 6 Installation of Specific Equipment
6.1 General.
(a) This chapter is applicable primarily t o nonindustrial-
type gas utilization equipment and installations and, unless
specifically indicated, does not apply to indusLrial-type equip-
ment and installations. Listed gas utilization equipment shall
be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufac-
turers'instructions, or as elsewherespecified inthis part.
Unlisted equipment shall be installed as specified in this part
as applicable to the equipment.
Foradditionalinformationconcerningparticular gas
equipment and accessories, including industrial types, refer-
ence can be made to the standards listed in Chapter 1 1 and
Appendix M.
(b) *GAS utilization equipment shall not be installed so its
combustion,ventilation, and dilution airareobtained only
from a bedroomor bathroom unless the bedroom or bathroom
is an unconfined space. ( S e p 5.3.2 and Serlion I . 7, Definitions.)
6.2 Air-conditioning Equipment (Gas-FiredAir Conditioners
and Heat Pumps).
6.2.1 Independent Gas Piping. Gas piping serving heating
gas utilization equipment shall be permitted also to serve cool-
ing equipment where heating and cooling equipment cannot
be operated simultaneously. (Sep Sec'tion 2 . 4 . )
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6.2.2 Connection of Gas EnginePoweredAir Conditioners. To
protect against the effects of normal vibration in service, gas
engines shall not be rigidly connected to the gas supply piping.
6.2.3 Clearances for Indoor Installation.
(a) Listed air-conditioning equipment installed in rooms
that are large in comparison with the size of the equipment
shall be installed with clearances per the termsof their listing
and the manufacturer's instructions.( S P P 7izhle h.2.3jaj and Svc-
tion 1.7 fm definition.)
(b) Air-conditioning equipment installed in rooms that are
NOT large (such as alcoves and closets) in comparison with the
size of the equipment shall be listed for such installations and
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Listed clearances shall not be reducedby the protection meth-
odsdescribedin Table 6.2.3(b), regardlessofwhetherthe
enclosure is of combustible or noncombustible material.
(c) LJnlisted air-conditioning equipmentshall be installed
with clearances from cornbustible material of not less than 18
in. (460 mm) above the equipment and at the sides, front, and
rear, and 9 in. (230 mm) from the draft hood.
(d) Air-conditioning equipment (listed and unlisted)
installed in rooms that are large in comparison with the sileof
clearances to combustible material provided the combustible
material orequipment is protected as described in Table
6.2.3(b) [see 6.2.3jb)J.
(e) Where the plenum is adjacent to plaster on metal lath
or noncombustible material attached to combustible material,
the clearance shall be measured to the surface of the plaster
or other noncombustible finish where the clearance specified
is 2 in. (50 mm) orless.
(f) Listed air-conditioning equipmentshall have the clear-
ance from supply ducts within 3 ft (0.9 ni) of the plenum be
not less than that specified from the plenum. N o clearance is
necessary beyond this distance.
6.2.4 Assembly and Installation. Air-conditioning equipment
shall be installed inaccordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Unless the equipment is listed for irrstallatiorr on
a combustible surface such as a flooror roof, or unless the sur-
face is protected in an approved manner, it shall be installed
on a surface of noncombustible construction with noncom-
bustible material and surface finish and with n o combustible
material against the underside thereof.
6.2.5 Plenums and Air Ducts. A plenum supplied as a part of
the air-conditioning equipment shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. Where a plenum is not s u p
plied with theequipment, anyfabrication and installation
instructions provided by the manufacturershall be followed. The
method of connecting supply anci return ducts shall facilitate
proper circulation of air.
Where the air conditioner is installed within a room not
large in comparisonwith the size ofthe equipment, the air cir-
culated by the equipment shall be handled by ducts that are
sealed to the casing of the equipment and that separate the
circulating air from the combustionand ventilation air.
6.2.6" Refrigeration Coils. (See 6.3.7 and 6.3.8.)
6.2.7 Switches in Electrical Supply Line. Means for interrupting
the electrical supply to the air-conditioning equipment and toits
associated cooling tower (if supplied and installed in a location
remote from the air conditioner)shall be prolidedwithin sight of
and not over 50 ft (15 m) from the air conditioner and cooling
tower.
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Table 6.2.3(a) Clearances to Combustible Material for Unlisted Furnaces, Boilers and Air Conditioners Installed in Rooms That
Are Large in Comparison With Size of Equipment
Minimum Clearance (in.)

Draft Hood
and
Barometric Above and Single-Wall
of Sides Top of Jacket Sides Draft Vent
Connector
Regulator
Front
PlenumRear and oiler
I. Automatically
or air fired, forced 6 6 I8 6 18
gravity system, equipped with
temperature limit control which
cannot be set higher than 250OF
(121C).
boilers heating 11fired
Automatically 6 6 6 18 18 18
- steam boilers operating at not over
15 psi (103 kPa) and hot water boilers
operating at notin excess of 250F
(121OC).
boilers heating
111 Central 18 I8 18 18 18
furnaces. other than I or II.
equipment TV Air
Conditioning 18 18 18 18
18 18
Note: See 6.2.3 for additional requirementsfor air-conditioning equipmentand 6.3.1 for additional reuirements for central heatingboilers and hrnances

6.3 Central Heating Boilers and Furnaces.

6.3.1 Clearance.
(a) Centralheatingfurnacesandlow-pressureboilers in-
stalled in rooms large in comparison with the size of the equip-
ment shall be installed with clearances per terms of their listing
and the manufacturer's instructions. (see Section 1.7 for defini-
tion.)
(b) Centralheatingfurnacesandlow-pressurcboilers in-
stalled in rooms that areNOT large (such as alcoves and closcts)
in comparison with the sire of the equipment shall be listed for
such installations. Listed clearances shall not be reduce by the
protection methods described in Table 6.2.3(b) and illustrated in
Figures 6.3.l(b)l through 6.3.1 (b)3, regardless of whethcr the
enclosure is of combustibleor noncombustible material.
(c) Unlisted central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers
installed in rooms that are large in comparison with the size of
the equipment shall be installedwithclearancesnot less than
those specified in Table 6.2.3 (a).
(d) Central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers (listed
andunlisted)installedinroomsthatarelargeincomparison
with the size ofthe equipment shall be permitted to be installed
withreducedclearances to combustiblematerialprovidcdthe
combustible material or cquipmcnt is protcctcd as described in
Table 6.2.3(b) [see 6.3.Ifb),].
(e) Front clearance shall be sufficient for servicing the burner
and the furnace or boiler.
(f) Where the plenum is adjaccnt to plaster on metal lath or
noncombustible material attachcd to combustiblc material, the
clearance shall be measuredto the surface of the plasteror other
noncombustible finish where the clearance specified is 2 in. (50
mm) or Icss.
(g) The clearancc to this equipment shall not interfere with
combustion air, draft hood clearancc and relief. and accessibility
for servicing. (See 5.2. I, Section 5.3, and 712.8.)
(h) Listedcentralheatingfurnacesshallhavetheclearance
from supply ducts within 3R (0.9 m)of the plenum be not less
than that specified from the plenum. No clearance is necessary
beyond this distance.
(i) LJnlistedcentral heatingfurnaccwithtemperaturelimit
controls that cannot be set higher than 2501; (121 C) shall have
the clearance from supply duct with 6 ft (1.8 rn)of the plenum
be not less than 6 in. (150 mm). No clcarance is necessary be-
yond this distancc.
(i) Central heating furlraces other than those listed in 6.3.1 (h)
or (i) shall have clearances from the supply ducts of not less
than I8 in (0.46 m) form the plenum for the first 3 ft (0.9 m).
then 6 in. (150 mm) for the next 3 ft (0.9 m) and 1 in. (25 mm)
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Table 6.2.3(b) Reduction of Clearances with Specified Forms of Protection

Where the required clearancewith no protection from appliance, vent connector, or single
wall metal pipe is:

36 in. 18 in. in. 9 in. 12 6 in.

Allowable Clearances withSpecified Protection (Inches)

Use Col. 1 for clearances above applianceor horizontal connector.Use Col. 2 for
Type of protection applied to and clearances fromappliance, vertical connector, and single-wall metalpipe.
covering all surfaces of
combustible material within the Sides Sides Sides Sides Sides
distance specified as the required and and and and and
clearance with no protection (see Above
Rear Above
Rear Above
Rear Above
Rear Above
Rear
Figures 6.3.1( b ) l through 6.3.I(b)3) Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 1 Col. 2

(a) 3'/*in. thick masonry wall with- - 24 - 12 - 9 - 6 - 3

out ventilated air space

(b) '/*-in. insulation board over

1 81- 24 12 9 51 6 6 5 4 3
in. glass fiber or mineral wool batts
(c) 0.024 sheet metal over 1-in. 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
glass fiber or mineral wool batts
reinforced with wire on rear face
with ventilated air space

( d ) 3'/*in. thick masonrywall with - 12 - 6 - 6 - 6 - 6

ventilated air s p a c e

(e) 0.024 sheet metal with venti- 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 2

l a t e d air s p a c e

(f) '/*in. thick insulation board

12 18 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
with ventilated air space

(g) 0.024 sheet metal with venti- 12 18 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3

l a t e d air space over 0.024 s h e e t
metal with ventilated air space

( h ) 1-in. glass fiber or mineral wool

12 18 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
batts sandwiched between two
sheets 0.024 sheet metal with venti-
lated air space.

For SI nnits, 1 in. = 25.4 mm

Notes:
1. Reduction of clearances from combustible materials shall not interfere with combustion air, draft hood clearance and relief, and accessibility
of servicing.
2. All clearances shall be measured from the outer surface of the combustible materialto the nearest point on the surface of the appliance,
disregarding any intervening protection applied to the combustible material.
3. Spacers and ties shall be of noncombustible material. No spacer ortie shall be used directly opposite the appliance or connector.
4. Where all clearance reduction systems use a ventilated air space, adequate provision for air circulation shall be provided as described.
(SeeFigures 6.3.1(b)2 and 6.3.1(b)3.)
5. There shall be at least 1 in. (25 mm) between clearance reduction systems and combustihle walls and ceilings for reduction systems using a
ventilated air space.
6 . If a wall protector is mounted o n a single flatwall away from corners, adequate air circulation shall be permitted to he provided by lealing
only the bottom and top edges or only the side and top edges openwith at least a Lin. (25-mm) air gap.
7. Mineral wool bat& (blanketor hoard) shall have a minimum density o f 8 Ib/ft? (128 kg/m) and a minimum melting point of 1500'F (816'C;).
8. Insulation material used as part o f a clearance reduction system shall have a thermal conductivity of 1.0 Btu in./ft'/hr-"F (0.144 W/m-K)
or less.
9. There shall he at least 1 in.( 2 5 mm) between the appliance and the protector. Inn o case shall the clearance between the appliance and the
combustible surface be reducedbelow that allowed in Table 6.2.3(b).
10. All clearances and thicknesses are minimum; larger clearances and thicknesses are acceptable.
11. Listed single-wall connectors shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the ternis of their listing and the manufacturer's
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Figure 6.3.1(b)1 Extent of protection necessary to reduce clearances Figure 6.3.1 (b)3Masonry clearance reduction system.
from gas equipment or vent connectors.

nominal brickW

Bottom and top course

of bricks staggered for
ventilation
A equals the clearance with no protection specified in Tables 6.2.3(a)
and 7.4.1 and in the sections applyingto various typesof equipment. A strip of heavy-gauge steel
B equals the reduced clearance permitted in accordance with used for added support
Table 6.2.3(b) The protection appliedto the construction using
combustible material shall extend far enough in each directionto make Note: Do not place masonry wall ties directly
C equal to A. behind applianceor connector.

Figure 6.3.1(b)2 Wall protector clearance reduction sytem.

6.3.2 Assembly and Installation. A central heating boiler or
furnace shall be installed in accordance with the manufac-
turers instructions and shall be installed on a floor of non-
combustible construction with noncombustible flooring and
surface finish and with no combustible material against the
underside thereof, or on fire-resistive slabs or arches having
4 no combustible material against the underside thereof.
Exception No. 1: Appliances Listedfor installation on a comhustibkfior.
Exception No. 2: Installation on a poor protected i n a n approved
manner.
6.3.3 Temperature or PressureLimithg Devices. Steam and
hot water boilers, respectively, shall be provided with
approved automatic limiting devices for shutting down the
burner(s) to prevent boiler steam pressure or boiler water
temperature from exceeding the maximum allowable working
pressure or temperature.
Safety limit controlsshall not be used asoperating controls.
fl
Wall protector installedin corner
6.3.4 Low Water Cutoff. Hot water boilers installed above
the radiation level and all steam boilers shall be provided with
an automaticmeans to shut off the fuelsupply to the
burner(s) if the boiler water level drops to the lowest safe
water line.
6.3.5* Steam Safety and Pressure Relief Valves. Steam and
hot water boilersshall be equipped,respectively,with listed or
approved steam safety or pressure relief valves of appropriate
-Nail or screw anchor discharge capacityand conformingwith ASME requirements.
A shutoffvalve shall not beplaced between the relief valve and

- Clearance
reduction system
1-in. (25-mm) noncombustible
macer such as stacked washers.
-small-diameter pipe, tubing, or
electrical conduit.
Masonry walls can be attachedto combustible walls using wall ties.
Spacers should notbe used directly behind appliance or connector.
the boiler or on discharge pipes between such valves and the
atmosphere.
(1) Relief valves shall be piped to discharge near the floor.
(2) The entire discharged piping shall be at least the same
size as the relief valve discharge piping.
(3) Discharge piping shall not contain threaded end connec-
tion at its termination point.
6.3.6 Plenums and Air Ducts.
(a) Plenums and air ducts shall be installed in accordance
with NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning

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(b) A plenum supplied as a part of a furnace shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturersinstructions.
(c) *Where a plenum is not suppliedwith the furnace,any
fabrication and installation instructions provided by the man-
ufacturer shall be followed. The methodof connecting supply
and return ductsshall facilitate proper circulation of air.
(d) Where a furnace is installed so supply ducts carry air
circulated by the furnace to areas outside space
the containing
the furnace, the returnair shall also be handled by a duct(s)
sealed tothe furnacecasing and terminatingoutside the space
containing the furnace.
6.3.7 Refrigeration Coils.
(a) A refrigeration coil shall not be installed in conjunc-
tion with a forced air furnace where circulation of cooled air
is provided by the furnace blower, unless the blower has suffi-
cient capacity toovercome theexternal static resistance
imposed by theduct system and cooling coil attheair
throughput necessary for heating or cooling, whichever is
greater.
(b) Furnaces shall not be located upstream from cooling
units, unlessthe cooling unit is designed or equippedso as not
to develop excessive temperature or pressure.
(c) Refrigeration coils shall be installed in parallel with or
on the downstream side of central furnaces to avoid conden-
sation in the heating element, unless the furnacehas been spe-
cifically listed for downstream installation. With a parallel flow
arrangement, the dampers or other means used to control
flow of air shall be sufficiently tight to prevent any circulation
of cooled air through the furnace.
(d) Means shall be provided for disposal of condensate
and to prevent dripping of condensate on the heating ele-
ment.
6.3.8 Cooling Units Used with Heating Boilers.
(a) Boilers, where used in conjunction with refrigeration
i clearance of a t least 6 in. (150 mm) to combustible material.
systems, shall be installed so that the chilled medium is piped
in parallel with the heating boiler with appropriate valves to
prevent the chilled medium from entering the heating boiler.
(b) Where hot water heating boilers areconnected to
heating coils located in air-handling units where they can be
exposed to refrigerated air circulation, suchboiler piping sys-
tems shall be equippedwith flow control valves or other auto-
matic means to prevent gravity circulation of the boiler water
during thecooling cycle.
6.4 Clothes Dryers.
6.4.1Clearance.
(a) Listed Type 1 clothes dryers shall be installed with a
minimum clearance of 6 in. (15 cm) from adjacentcombusti-
ble material, except thatclothes dryerslisted for installation at
lesser clearances shall be permitted to be installed in accor-
dance with their listing. Type 1 clothes dryers installed in clos-
ets shall be specifically listed for such installation.
(b) Listed Type 2 clothesdryersshall be installed with
clearances of not less than shown on the markingplate and in
the
manufacturers instructions. Type 2 clothes dryers
designed and marked For use only in noncombustible loca-
tions shall not be installed elsewhere.
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(c) Unlisted clothes dryers shall be installed with clearances
to combustible material of not less than 18 in. (460 mm). Com-
bustible floors under unlisted clothes dryers shall be protected in
an approved manner.
6.4.2 Exhausting to the Outdoors.
(a) Type 1 and Type 2 clothes dryers shall be exhausted to
the outside air.
6.4.3 Provisions for Make-up Air.
(a) Make-up air shall be provided for Type 1 clothes dryers
in accordance with themanufacturers installation instruc-
tions.
(b) Provision for makeup air shall be provided for Type 2
clothes dryers, with a minimum free area (see 5.3.5) of 1 in.
(6.5 m2) for each 1000 Btu/hr (2200 mm2/kW) total input rat-
ing of the dryer(s) installed.
6.4.4 Exhaust Ducts for Type 1 Clothes Dryers.
(a) A clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not be connected
into any vent connector, gas vent, chimney, crawl space, attic,
or othersimilar concealed space.
(b) Ducts for exhaustingclothes dryers shall not be assem-
bled with screwsor otherfastening means that extend into the
duct and that would catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the
exhaust system.
6.4.5 Exhaust Ducts for Type 2 Clothes Dryers.
(a) Exhaust ducts for Type 2 clothes dryers shall comply
with 6.4.4.
(b) Exhaust ducts for Type 2 clothes dryers shall be con-
structed of sheet metal or other noncombustible material.
Such ducts shall be equivalent in strength andcorrosion resis-
tance to ducts made of galvanized sheet steel not less than
0.0195 in. (0.5 mm) thick.
(c) Type 2 clothes dryers shall be equipped or installed
with lint-controlling means.
(d) Exhaust ducts for Type 2 clothes dryers shall have a
Exception: Exhaust ductsfor Type 2 clothes dn;ers shall be permitted
to be installed with reduced clearances to combustihle material, p-ovid-
ed th combustible mataal is protected (ts described i n Table 6.2.?(6).
(e) Where ducts pass through walls, floors, or partitions,
the space around the duct shall be sealed with noncombusti-
ble material.
(f) Multiple installations of Type 2 clothes dryers shall be
made in a manner to prevent adverse operation due to back
pressures that might be created in the exhaust systems.
6.4.6 Multiple Family or PublicUse. All clothes dryers installed
for multiple-familyor public use shallbe equipped with approved
safety shutoff devices and shall be installed as specified for a Type
2 clothes dryer under 6.4.5.
6.5 ConversionBurners. Installation of conversion burners
shall conform to ANSI 221.8, Standard for Installation ofDome.5-
tic Gas Conversion Burners.
6.6 Decorative Appliancesfor Installation in Vented
Fireplaces.
6.6.1* ProhibitedInstallations. Decorative appliances for
installation in vented fireplaces shall not be installed in bath-
rooms or bedrooms unless the applianceis listed and the bed-
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room or bathroom is an unconfined space. (See 5.3.2 and ble back of metal or ceramic, shall be permitted to be installed with a
Section 1.7.) clearance of 18 in. (460 mm) at the sides and 12 in. (300 mm) al
the rear.
6.6.2 Installation. A decorative appliance for installation in a
ventedfireplace shall beinstalledonly in aventedfireplace (c) Panels, grilles, and access doors that are required to be
having a working chimney flue and constructed of noncom- removed for normal servicing operations shall not be attached
bustible materials. These appliances shall not be thermostati- to the
callv controlled. I (d) Direct-vent gas fireplaces shall beinstalled with the
(1) A listed decorativeappliancefor installation in avented
fireplace shall be installed in accordance with its listing
a n d the manufacturers instructions.
v
I vent-air intake terminal in-the outdoors and in acco.rdance
with the manufacturers,instructions.

6.7.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and cir-

(2) An unlisteddecorativeappliancefor installation in a culating air shall be provided in accordance with Section 5.3.
vented fireplace shall be installed in a fireplace having a
permanent free opening, based on appliance input rat- 6.8 Direct Makeup Air Heaters.
ing and chimney height, equal to or greater than that 6.8.1 Installation. Direct makeupairheaters shall notbe
specified in Table 6.6.2 used to supply anyarea containing sleeping quarters.
6.6.3 Fireplace Screens. A fireplace screen shall be installed 6.8.2 Clearance from Combustible Material. The following
with a decorative appliance for installation in a vented fire- clearances shall not interfere with combustion air, accessibility
place. for operation, andservicing:
I 6.7 Gas Fireplaces, Vented. (1) Listed
direct heaters
makeup
air shall
installed
be in
accordance with their listings and the manufacturers

I 6.7.1 Prohibited Installations. Vented gas fireplaces shall

not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms unless the appli-
ance is listed and the bedroom or bathroom is an unconfined
space. (See5.3.2and Section 1.7.)
I Exception:
Direct-vent gasfireplaces
6.7.2 Installation.
I (a) Listed vented gas fireplaces shall be installed in accor-
dance with their listing and the manufacturers instructions.
They shall be permitted to be installed in or attachedto com-
bustible material where so listed.
(b) Unlisted ventedgas fireplaces shall not be installed in or
attached to combustible material. They shall have a clearance at
the sidesand rearof not less than 18in. (460 mm). Combustible
floors under unlisted ventedgas fireplaces shall be protected in
an approved manner. Unlisted appliances of other than the
direct venttype shall be equippedwith a draft hood and shall be
properly vented in accordancewith Chapter 7.
Exception: Appliances that make use of metal, asbestos, or ceramic
material to direct radiation to thefront of the appliance shall haue a
ckarance of 36 in. (910mm) in front and, ifconstructed with a dou-
instructions.
(2) Unlisteddirectmakeupairheatersshall beinstalled
with clearances to combustible material of not less than
18 in.(460 mm). Combustible floors under unlisted
protected
in floor-mounted
be shall
heaters an
approved manner.
6.8.3 Outside Air. All air handled by a direct makeup air
heater, including combustion air, shall be brought in from
outdoors. Indoor air shall be permitted to be added to the out-
door airstream after the outdoor airstream haspassedthe
combustion zone.
6.8.4 Outside Louvers. If outside louvers of either the man-
ual or automatic type are used, they shall be proved in the
open position before themain burners operate.
6.8.5 Controls.
(a) Listeddirect makeup air heaters shall be equipped
with airflow sensing devices,safety shutoff devices, operating
temperaturecontrols,andthermallyactuatedtemperature
limit controls in accordancewith the terms of their listings.

Table 6.6.2 Free Opening Area of Chimney Damperfor Venting Flue Gases fromUnlisted Decorative Appliancesfor Installation
in Vented Fireplaces
Minimum Permanent Free Opening (in.)*

Chimney 8 13 29 20 51 39 64
Height
(ft) Appliance Input Rating (Btu/hr)
6 7,800 46,400 34,00062,400
23,200 14,000
80,000
8 8,400 37,000 25,200 50,400
15,200 68,000 86,000
10 9,000 27,600 16,800 40,400 55,800 96,400 74,400
15 9,800 18,200 30,200 44,600 62,400 84,000 108,800
20 10,600 20,200 50,400 32,600 68,400 94,000 122,200
30 11,200 21,600 36,600 76,800 55,200 138,600 105,800
For SI units, 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 in.2 = 645 mm2; 1000 Btu/hr = 0.293 kW.
*The firstsix minimum permanent free openings(8 to 51 in.*)correspond approximatelyto the cross-sectional areas of chimneys having di-
ameters of 3 in. through 8 in., respectively. The 64-in.*opening correspondsto the cross-sectional areaof standard 8 in. x 8 in. chimney tile.

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(b) Unlisted direct makeup air heaters shall be equipped
with all of the following:
Airflow sensing devices so designed and installed as to
shut off the gas to themain burners uponfailure of either
combustion air or main air supply. Controls actuated by
failure of the power supply to the blower motor shall not
be permitted to meetthis requirement.
Combustionsafeguards, including manualreset safety
shutoff devices.
Operating temperature controls and thermally actuated
I (h) Unlisted direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall be
manualreset temperature limit controls, the latter of
which shall not permit the discharge air temperature to
exceed 150F (66C).
6.8.6 Input Ratings. Unlisted direct makeup air heatersshall
have input ratings such that the ratio of gas input by volume
to the total volume of gas-air mixture discharged will not
exceed 0.2 percent.
6.8.7 Atmospheric Vents and Gas Reliefs or Bleeds. Direct
makeup air heaters with valve train components equipped
with atmospheric vents or gas reliefs or bleeds shall have their
atmospheric vent lines or gas reliefs or bleeds lead to a safe
point outdoors.Means shall be employed on these lines to pre-
vent water from entering and to prevent blockage by insects
and foreign matter. An atmospheric vent line shall not be
required to be provided on a valve train component equipped
with a listed vent limiter.
6.8.8 Relief Opening. The design of the installation shall
include provision to permit makeup air heaters to operate at
rated capacity by taking into account the structuresdesigned
infiltration rate, providing properly designed relief openings
or an interlocked power exhaust system, or a combination of
these methods.
(1) The structures designed infiltration rate and the size of
relief openings shall be determined by approved engi-
neering methods.
(2) Relief openings shall be permitted to be louvers or coun-
terbalanced gravity dampers. Motorized dampers orclos-
able louvers shall be permitted to be used, provided they
are verified to be in their full open position prior tomain
burner operation.
6.8.9 Purging. The blower of an unlisted directmakeup
heater and the exhaust system shall be operated to effect at
least four air changes of the cornbuslion chamber before the
gas to the main burners is ignited.
6.9 Direct Gas-Fired IndustrialAir Heaters.
6.9.1 Application. Direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall
be listed in accordance with ANSI 283.18, Standard fior Direct
Gas-Fired Industrial AirHeaters.
Exception: Unlisled equipment shallbe permitted to be installed where
thP inslallation is approved by the authority having jurisdiction and
a site-spe$iic equipment evaluation is performed by a n in&pen(lent
testing agenq hmed on the applicable requirements of ANSI 283.18,
Standard for Direct Gas-Fired Industrial Air Healm.
6.9.2 Prohibited Installations.
(a) Direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall not use
recirculation of room air in buildings that contain flammable
solids, liquids, or gases; explosive materials; or substances that
can become toxic when exposed to flame or heat.
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(b) Direct gas-fired industrial airheaters shall notbe
installed in any area containing sleeping quarters.
6.9.3 Installation.
(a) Listed direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall be
permitted to be installed in accordance w i t h their listing and
the manufacturers instructions.
installed according to the manufacturers instructions.
(c) Direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall be installed
only in industrial or commercial occupancies.
(d) Direct gasfired industrial air heaters shall be permit-
ted to provide fresh air ventilation.
6.9.4 Clearance from Combustible Materials.
(a) Listed direct gas-fired industrialair heaters shall be
installed with a clearance from combustible material of not
less than that shown on the markingplate and in the manufac-
turers instructions.
(h) Clearances to combustible materials for unlisted direct
gas-fired industrialair heaters shall bedetermined to be
acceptable during evaluation test.ing. [See h. 9.3@).]
6.9.5* Air Supply. Air to directgas-fired industrial air heaters
shall be taken from the building, ducted directly from out-
doors, or a combinationof both.
(a) Direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall incorporate
a means to supply outside ventilation air to the space at a rate
of not less than 4 ft3/min/1000 Btu/hr (0.38 m3/min/kW) of
rated input of the heater. If a separate meansis used to supply
ventilation air, an interlock shall be provided so as to lock out
the main burner operation until the mechanical means is ver-
ified.
(h) If outside air dampers orclosing louvers are used, they
shall be verified to be in the open position prior tomain
burner operation.
6.9.6 Atmospheric Vents or Gas Reliefs or Bleeds. Direct gas-
firedindustrialairheaters with valve traincomponents
equipped with atmospheric vents, gas reliefs, or bleeds shall
have their atmospheric vent lines and gas reliefs o r bleeds
lead to a safe point outdoors.
Means shall be employed on these lines to prevent water
from entering and to preventblockage by insects and foreign
matter. An atmospheric vent line shall not be required to be
provided on a valve train component equipped with a listed
vent limiter.
6.9.7 Relief Opening. The design of the installation shall
include adequate provision to permit direct gas-fired indus-
trial air heaters to operate at rated capacity by taking into
account the structures designed infiltration rate, providing
properlydesigned relief openings,an interlocked power
exhaust system, or a combinationof these methods.
(a) The structures designed infiltration rate and the size
of relief openings shall be determined by approved engineer-
ing methods.
(b) Relief openings shall be permitted to be louvers or
counterbalanced gravity dampers. Motorized dampers orclos-
able louvers shall be permitted to be used, provided they are
verified to be in their full open position prior to main burner
operation.
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6.10 Duct Furnaces.
6.10.1 Clearances.
(a) Listed duct furnaces shall be installed with clearances
of at least 6 in. (150mm) between adjacent walls, ceilings, and
floors of combustible material and the furnace draft hood,
except that furnaceslisted for installation at lesser clearances
shall be permitted to beinstalled in accordance with their list-
ings. In nocase shall the clearance be such as to interferewith
combustion air and accessibility. (See 5.2.1 and Section 5.3.)
(b) Unlisted duct furnaces shall beinstalled with clear-
ances to combustible material in accordance with the clear-
ancesspecified forunlistedfurnaces and boilers in Table
6.2.3(a).Combustiblefloors under unlistedductfurnaces
shall be protected in an approved manner.
6.10.2 Erection of Equipment. Duct fh-nacesshall be erected
and firmly supported in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
6.10.3 Access Panels. The ducts connected to duct furnaces
shall have removable access panelson both the upstream and
downstream sides of the furnace.
6.10.4 Location of Draft Hood and Controls. The controls,
combustion air inlet, and draft hoods for duct furnacesshall be
located outside theducts. The draft hoodshall be located in the
same enclosure fromwhich combustion air is taken.
6.10.5 Circulating Air. Where a duct furnace is installed so
that supply ducts carry air circulated by the furnace to areas
outside the space containing the furnace, the return air shall
also be handled by a duct(s) sealed to the furnacecasing and
terminating outside the space containing the furnace.
The duct furnaceshall be installed on the positive-pressure
side of the circulating air blower.
6.10.6 Duct Furnaces Used with Refrigeration Systems.
(a) A duct furnace shall not be installed in conjunction
with a refrigeration coil where circulation of cooled air is pro-
vided by the blower.
Exception: Where the blower has sufficientcapacity to overcome the ex-
ternal static resistance imposed by the duct system, furnace, and the
cooling coil at the air throughput necessaly for heating or cooling,
whichever is greater.
(b) Duct furnaces used in conjunctionwith cooling equip-
ment shall be installed in parallelwith or on the upstream side
of cooling coils to avoid condensation within heating ele-
ments.Withaparallel flow arrangement,thedampersor
other means usedto control theflow of air shall be sufficiently
tight to preventany circulation of cooled air through the unit.
Exception: Where the duct furnace has been specifically listed for framed with doubled joists andwith headers not lighter than
downstream installation.
(c) Where duct furnaces are to be located upstream from
cooling units, the coolingunit shall be so designed or equipped
as to not develop excessive temperatures or pressures.
(d) Duct furnaces shall be permitted to be installed down-
stream from evaporative coolersor air washers if the heating
element is made of corrosion-resistant material. Stainless steel, ground level. Wheretheseclearancesarenotpresent,the
ceramic-coated steel, and an aluminum-coated steel in which
the bond between the steel and the aluminumis an iron-alu-
minum alloy areconsideredtobecorrosion resistant. Air
washers operating with chilled water that deliver air belowthe
dew point of the ambient air at the equipment are considered except the control side, which shall have an 18-in. (460-mm)
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6.10.7 Installation in Commercial Garages and Aircraft Han-
gars. Duct furnaces installed in garages for more than three
motor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be of a listed type
and shall be installed in accordance with 5.1.10 and 5.1.11.
6.1 1 Floor Furnaces.
6.11.1 Installation.
(a) Listed floor furnaces shall be permitted to be installed
in accordance with their listing and themanufacturers
instructions.
(b) Unlisted floor furnaces shall not be installed in com-
bustible floors.
(c) Thermostatscontrollingfloorfurnaces shall notbe
located in a room or space that can be separated from the
room or space in which the register of the floor furnace is
located.
6.1 1.2 Temperature Limit Controls.
(a) Listed automatically operated floor furnaces shall be
equipped with temperature limit controls in accordance with
the terms of their listing.
(b) Unlisted automaticallyoperated floor furnacesshall be
equipped with a temperature limit control arranged to shut
off the flow of gas to the burner in the event the temperature
at the warm air outlet register exceeds 350F (177C) above
room temperature.
6.11.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and cir-
culating air shall be provided in accordance with Section 5.3.
6.1 1.4 Placement. The following provisions applyto furnaces
that serve one story.
(a) Floors. Floor furnaces shall not be installed in the floor
of any doorway, stairway landing, aisle, or passageway of any
enclosure, public or private, or in an exitway from any such
room or space.
( b ) Wallsand Corners. The register of a floor furnace
with a horizontal warm air outletshall not be placed closer
than 6 in. (150 mm) to the nearest wall. A distance of at
least 18 in. (460 m m ) from two adjoining sides of the floor
furnace register to walls shall be provided to eliminate the
necessity of occupants walking over the warm air discharge.
The remaining sides shall be permitted to be placed not
closer than 6 in. (150 mm) to a wall. Wall register models
shall not be placed closer than 6 in. (150 mm) to a corner.
(c) Draperia. The furnace shall be placedso that a door, drap
ery, or similar object cannot be nearer than 12 in. (300 mm) to
any portion of the register of the furnace.
6.11.5 Bracing. The space provided for the furnace shall be
the joists.
6.11.6 Support. Means shall be provided to support the fur-
nace when the floor registeris removed.
6.11.7 Clearance. The lowest portion of the floor furnace
shall have atleast a Gin. (150-mm) clearance from the general
ground below and to the sides shall be excavated to form a
basin-likepit under the furnace so that the required clear-
ance is provided beneath the lowest portion of the furnace.A
12-in. (300-mm)clearance shall beprovided on all sides
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Exception: Where the lower 6-in. (150-mm) portion of the floor
furnace issealed by the manufacturerto prevent entranceof water,
the clearance shall be permitted to be reduced to not less than 2 in.
(50 m m ) .
6.11.8 Access. The space in which any floor furnace is
installed shall be accessible by an opening in the foundation
not less than 24 in. x 18 in. (600 mm x 460 mm) or by a trap-
door not less than 24 in. x 24 in. (600 mm x 600 mm) in any
cross-section thereof, and a passageway not less than 24 in. X
18 in. (600 mm x 460 mm) in any cross-section thereof.
6.11.9 Seepage Pan. Where the excavation exceeds 1 2 in.
(300 mm) in depth or water seepage is likely to collect, a
watertight copper pan, concrete pit,or other suitable mate-
rial shall be used, unless adequate drainage is provided or
the equipment is sealed by the manufacturer to meet this
condition. A copper pan shall be madeof not less than 16-
oz/ft2
(4.9-kg/m2)
sheet
copper.
The
pan shall be
anchored in place so as to prevent floating, and the walls
shall extend at least 4 in. (100 mm) above the ground level
with at least 6 in. (150 mm) clearance on all sides, except
the control side, which shall have at least 18 in. (460 mm)
clearance.
6.11.10 WmdProtection. Floor furnaces shall be protected,
where necessary, against severe wind conditions.
6.11.1 1 Upper Floor Installations. Listed floorfurnaces
shall be permitted to beinstalled in an upper floor,provided
thefurnace assembly projects below into a utility room,
closet, garage, or similar nonhabitable space. In such instal-
lations,thefloorfurnace shall be enclosed completely
(entirelyseparatedfromthenonhabitablespace) with
means for air intake to meet the provisions of Section 5.3,
with access for servicing, the minimum furnace clearances of
6 in. (150 mm) to all sides and bottom, and with the enclo-
sure constructed of portland cement plaster or metal lath or
other noncombustible material.
6.11.12 E i Floor Installation. Listed floor furnaces installed
in the first or ground floors of buildings shall not be required to
be enclosed unless the basements of these buildings have been
converted to apartments or sleeping quarters, in which case the
floor furnace shall be enclosed as specified for upper floor
installations and shall project into a nonhabitable space.
6.12 Food Service Equipment, Floor-Mounted.
I than 4 in. (100 mm) under the base of the equipment, it
~ 6.12.1
Clearance or Listed
Equipment. Listed floor-mounted
food service equipment, such as ranges for hotels and restau-
rants, deep fat fryers, unit broilers, gas-fired kettles, steam cook-
ers, steam generators, and baking and roasting ovens, shall be
installed at least 6 in. (150 mm) from combustible material
except that at least a 2-in. (50-mm) clearance shall be main-
tained between a draft hood and combustible material. Floor-
mounted food service equipment listed for installation at lesser
clearances shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with
its listing andthe manufacturers instructions. Equipment
designed and marked For use only in noncombustible loca-
tions shall not beinstalled elsewhere.
6.12.2 Clearance for Unlisted Equipment. Unlisted floor-
mounted foodservice equipment shall be installed to provide
aclearance to combustible materialof not less than 18 in. (460
mm) at the sides and rearof the equipment and from the vent
connector and notless than 48 in. (1.2 m) above cooking tops
and at the frontof the equipment.
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Exception No. I : Unlistedfloor-mounted foodservice equipment shall
be permitted to be installed in rooms, but not in partially enclosed areas
such as alcoves, with reduced clearances to combustible matmal, pro-
vided the combustible material or the equibment is frrotected as de-
1 .
scribed in Table 6.2.3(b).
Excqtion No. 2: Unlistedfloor-mounted food semice equipment shall be
permitted to be installed in rooms, but not in partially enclosed arem such
as alcoves, with reduced clearance of 6 in. (150 mm) to combustible mate-
rialprovzded thewall or combustible matenalis protected b~sheet metal not
k7.s than 0.0152 in. (0.4 mm) thick,fastrnzed with noncombustiblespac-
ers that arespaced at not less than 2-ft ( 0 . k m ) vertical and horizontal in-
tervals to provide a clearance of in.(38mm)from such wall or
material. Such protection shall extend at least 12 in. (300mm) beyond the
back, side, top, or any other part of the equipment, and the space between
the shed metal and wallor combwtible matmal shall be upen on both sides
and lop and bottmn to permit circulation of air.
6.12.3 Mounting on Combustible Floor.
(a) Listed floor-mounted food service equipment that is
listed specifically for installation on floors constructed of com-
bustible material shall be permitted to be mounted on com-
bustible floors in accordance with
its listing andthe
manufacturers instructions.
(b) Floor-mounted food service equipmentthat is not
listed for mounting ona combustible floor shall be mounted
in accordance with 6.12.4 or be mounted in accordance with
one of the following:
( I ) Where the equipment is set on legs that provide not less
than 18 in. (460 mm) open space under the base of the
equipment or where it has no burners andn o portion of
any oven or broilerwithin 18 in. (460 mm) of the floor, it
shall be permitted to be mounted ona combustible floor
without special floorprotection, provided there is at least
one sheetmetal bafle between the burner and thefloor.
(2) Where the equipment is set on legs that provide not less
than 8 in. (200 mm) open space under the base of the
equipment, it shall be permitted to he mounted on com-
bustible floors, provided the floor under the equipmentis
protected with not less than (9.5-mm)
insulating
millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0195 in.
(0.5 mm) thick. The preceding specified floor protection
shall extend not less than 6 in.(150 mm) beyond the
equipment on all sides.
(3) Where the equipment is set on legs that provide not less
shall be permitted to be mounted on combustible floors,
provided the floor under the equipmentis protected with
hollow masonry not less than 4 in. (100 mm) in thickness
covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0195 in. (0.5 mm)
thick. Such masonry courses shall be laid with ends
unsealed andjoints matched in such a way as to provide for
free circulation of air through the masonry.
(4) Where the equipment does not have legs at least 4 in.
(100 mm) high, i t shall be permitted to be mounted on
combustible floors, provided the floor under the equip-
ment is protected by two courses of 4-in. (100-mm) hol-
lowclay tile, or equivalent, with courses laid at right
angles and with ends unsealed and joints matched in
such away as to provide for freecirculation of air through
such masonry courses, and covered with steel plate not
less than 3 / 1 6 in. (4.8 mm)in thickness.
6.12.4 Mounting on Noncombustible Floor. Listed floor-
mounted foodservice equipment thatis designed and marked
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For use only in noncombustible locationsshall be mounted
on floors of noncombustible construction with noncombusti-
ble flooring and surfacefinish and with no combustible mate-
rial against the underside thereof, or on noncombustible slabs
or arches having no combustible material against the under-
side thereof. Such construction shall in all cases extend not
less than 12 in. (300 mm)beyond the equipment onall sides.
6.12.5 Combustible Material Adjacent to Cooking Top. Any
portion of combustible material adjacent to a cooking sec- top
tion of a food service range, even though listed for close-to-
wall installation, that is not shielded from the wall by a high
shelf, warming closet, and so on, shall be protected as speci-
fied in 6.12.2 for a distance of at least 2 ft (0.9 m) above the
surface of the cooking top.
6.12.6 For Use with Casters. Floor-mounted equipment with
casters shall be listed for suchconstructionand shall be
installed in accordance with their listing and the accompany-
ing instructions for limiting the movementof the equipment
to prevent strain on the connection.
6.12.7 Level Installation. Floor-mounted food service equip-
ment shall be installed level on a firm foundation.
6.12.8* Ventilation. Means shall be provided to properly ven-
tilate the space in which food service
equipment is installed to
permit proper combustionof the gas.
6.13 Food Service Equipment Counter Appliances.
6.13.1 Vertical Clearance. A vertical distance of not less than
48 in. (1.2 m) shall be provided between thetop of allfood ser-
vice hot plates and griddles and combustiblematerial.
6.13.2 Clearance for Listed Appliances. Listed food service
counter appliances such as hot plates and griddles, food and
dish warmers,and coffee brewersand urns, where installedon
combustible surfaces, shall be set on their own bases or legs
and shall be installed with a minimum horizontal clearanceof
6 in. (150 mm) from combustible material, except that at least
a 2-in. (50-mm) clearanceshall be maintained between a draft
hood and combustible material. Food service counter appli-
ances listed for installation at lesser clearances shall be permit-
ted to be installed in accordance with their listing and the
manufacturers instructions.
6.13.3 Clearance for UnlistedAppliances. Unlisted food ser-
vice hot plates and griddlesshall be installedwith a horizontal
clearance from combustible material of not less than 18 in.
(460 mm). Unlistedgasfoodservicecounterappliances,
including coffee brewers and urns, waffle bakers, and hot
water immersion sterilizers, shall be installed with a horizon-
tal clearance from combustible material of not less than 12 in.
(300 mm). Gas food service counter appliances shall be per-
mitted to be installedwith reduced clearances to combustible
material provided as described in Table 6.2.3(b). Unlisted
food and dish warmers shall be installed with a horizontal
clearance from combustible material of not less than 6 in.
(150 mm).
6.13.4 Mounting of Unlisted Appliances. Unlisted food ser-
vice counter appliances shall not be set on combustible material
unless they have legs that provide not less than 4 in. (100 mm)
of open space below the burners and the combustible surfaceis
protected with insulating millboard at least 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
thick coveredwith sheet metal notless than 0.0122 in. (0.3 mm)
thick, or with equivalent protection.
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6.14 Hot Plates and Laundry Stoves.
(a) Listed domestichot plates and laundry stoves installed
on combustible surfacesshall be set on their own legs or bases.
They shall be installed with minimum horizontal clearancesof
6 in. (150 mm) from combustiblematerial.
(b) Unlisted domestic hot plates and laundry stoves shall
be installed with horizontal clearances to combustible mate-
rial of not less than 12 in. (300 mm). Combustible surfaces
under unlisted domestic hot plates and laundrystoves shall be
protected in an approved manner.
(c) The vertical distance between tops of all domestic hot
plates and laundry stoves and combustible materialshall be at
least 30 in. (760 mm).
6.15 Household Cooking Appliances.
6.15.1 Floor-Mounted Units.
(a) Clearancefrom CombustibleMataial. The clearances spec-
ified as followsshall not interferewith combustion air, accessi-
bility for operation, andservicing.
(1) Listedfloor-mountedhouseholdcookingappliances,
where installed on combustible floors, shall be set on
their own bases or legs and shall be installed in accor-
dance with their listing and the manufacturers instruc-
tions.
Exception No. 1: Listed household cooking appliances with listed gas
room heater sections shall be installed so that the warm air discharge
side shall have a minimum clearance of 18 in. (460 mm) from adja-
cent combustible material. A minimum clearance of 36 in. (91O m m )
shall be provided between thetop of the heater sectionand the bottom of
cabinets.
Exception No. 2: Household cooking appliances that include a solid
or liquid fuel-burningsection shall be spaced from combustible materi-
al and otherwise installed i n accordance with the standards applying
to the supplementalyfuel section of the appliance.
(2) Unlistedfloor-mountedhouseholdcookingappliances
shall be installed with at least a Gin. (150-mm) clearance
at theback and sides to combustible material. Combusti-
ble floorsunder unlisted appliancesshall be protected in
an approved manner.
(b) Vertical Clearance Above Cooking Top. Household cooking
appliances shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking
top of not less than 30 in. (760 mm) to combustible material
or metal cabinets.
Exception: The clearance shall be permitted to be reduced to not less
than 24 in. (610 mm)follows:
as
(a) The underside of the combustible material or metalcabinet
above the cooking top is protected with not less than I/&. (6.4-mm)
insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122 in.
(0.3 mm)thick, ar
(b) A metal ventilatinghood of sheet metal not lessthan O. O122 in.
(0.3mm) thick is installed above the cooking top with a clearanceof not
less than 1 / 4 in. (6.4 mm) bebemthe hood and the underside of the
combustible material or metal cabinet, and the hood is at least a7 wide
as the appliance and is centered over the appliance.
(c) A listed cooking appliance or microwave oven is installed over
a listed cooking appliance and will conform to the t e n s ofthe upper
appliances listing and the manufacturers instructions.
(c) Level Installation. Cooking appliances shall be installed
so that the cooking top oroven racks are level.
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6.15.2 Built-In Units.
(a) Installation. Listed built-in householdcooking appli-
ances shallbe installed in accordancewith their listing and the
manufacturer's instructions. Listed built-in household cook-
ing appliances shall be permitted to he installed in combusti-
ble material unless otherwise marked.
The installation shall not interfere with combustion air,
accessibility for operation, and senicing.
Unlisted built-in household cooking appliances shall not
be installed in, or adjacent to, combustible material.
(h) Nrtical Clearance. Built-in top(or surface)cooking
appliances shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking
top of not less than 30 in. (760 m m ) to combustible material
or metal cabinets.
Exception: The clenrance shall be permitted to be reducvd to no1 b.>s
than 24 in. (610 mm) as follows:
(a) The underside of thecombustiblematerial or metalcabinvt
above the cooking top is protected with not less than '/+ (6.Cmmj
insulating millboard covered rutth sheet nwtal not l e s s than 0.0122 in.
(O.3 mm) thick, or
(b) A metal ventilating hood of sheet mlal not ~ S than J 0.0122 in.
(0.3 mm) thick is instalbd ahoue thv cooking topwith a clenrance of not
Less than '/, in. (6.4 mmj betuwm the hood and the undeni& of the
combustible material or m t a l cabinet, and Lhe hood i s at hast as wid^
as the appliance and 2.5 centered ot~erLhe czpjhnre.
(c) A listed cooking appliance OT mzcrowave oven is installed o z w
a listed cooking appliance and will conform to the terms ofthe upper
appliancei listing andth< manufacturer5 instructions.
(c) Horizontcd Clearance. The minirnr~rtt horizontal distance
from the center of the burner head(s) o f a listed top (or sur-
face) cooking appliance to vertical combustible walls extend-
ing above the top panel shall be not less than that distance
specified by the permanent markingon the appliance.
(d) Level Installation. Built-in householdcooking appli-
ances shallbe installed so that the cookingtop, broiler pan, or
oven racks are level.
6.16 Illuminating Appliances.
6.16.1 Clearances for Listed Appliances. Listed illuminating
appliances shall be installed in accordance with their listing
and the manufacturers' instructions.
6.16.2 Clearances for Unlisted Appliances.
(a) Enclosed ?)$e.
( I ) Unlisted enclosed illuminating appliances installed out-
doors shall be installedwithclearancesinany direction
from combustible material of not less than 12 in. (300 mm).
(2) Unlisted enclosed illuminating appliances installed indoors
shall be installed with clearances in anydirection from com-
bustible material of not less than 18 in. (460 mm).
(b) Open-Flame Tjpe.
(1) Unlisted open-flameilluminatingappliancesinstalled
outdoors shall have clearances from combustible mate-
rial not less than that specified i n Table 6.16.2(b)l. The
distance from groundlevel to thebase of the burnershall
be atleast 7 ft ('L m) whereinstalled within 2 ft (0.6 m ) of
walkways. Lesser clearances shall be permitted to beused
where acceptable to the authority havingjurisdictiorl.
(2) Unlisted open-flameilluminatingappliancesinstalled
outdoors shall be equipped with alimitingorifice or
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other limiting devices that will maintain a flame height
consistent with the clearance from combustible material,
as given in Table 6.16.2(b)1.
Appliances designed for flame heights in excess of 30 in.
(760 mm) shall be permitted to beinstalled if acceptable
to the authority havingjurisdiction. Such appliances shall
he equipped with a safety shutoff device or automatic
ignition.
Unlisted open-flameilluminatingappliancesinstalled
indoors shall have clearances from combustible material
acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction.
Table 6.16.2(b)l Clearances for Unlisted Outdoor Open-
Flame Illuminating Appliances
Minimum Clearance from
Flame
Height
Combustible
Material (ft)"
Above Burner
Head (in.) Horizontal Vertical
12 2 6
18 3 8
24 3 10
30 4 12
For SI units, 1 i n . = 25.4 m m ; 1 ft = 0.305 n).
*Measured from the nearest portion of thc burner head.
6.16.3 Mounting on Buildings. Illuminatingapplia~~ces designed
for wall or ceiling mounting shall be securely attached to substan-
tial structures in such a manner that they are not dependent o n
the gas piping for support.
6.16.4 Mounting on Posts. Illuminating appliances designed
for post mounting shall be securely and rigidly attached to a
post.
Posts shall be rigidly mounted. The strength andrigidity of
posts greater than 3 ft (0.9 m) in heightshall be at least equiv-
alent to that of a 2'/rin. (64-mm) diameter post constructed
of 0.064in. (1.6-mm) thick steel or a 1-in. Schedule 40 steel
pipe. Posts 3 ft (0.9 m ) o r less in height shall not be smaller
than a 3/4-in.Schedule 40 steel pipe.
Drain openings shall be provided near t h r base of posts
where there is a possibility of water collecting inside them.
6.16.5 Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators. Where a g a y appli-
ance pressure regulator is not supplied with an illuminating
appliance and the senice line is not equippedwith a senice pres
sure regulator, anappliance pressure replator shall be installed
in the line to the illuminating appliance. For- multiple installa-
tions, one regulator of adequate capacityshall be permitted to be
used to serve more than oneilluminating appliance.
6.17 Incinerators,Commercial-Industrial. Commercial-indua-
trial-type incineratorsshall be constructed and installed in
accordance with NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators, and Whste
and Linen HandlingSystems and Equipnmt.
6.18 Incinerators, Domestic.
6.18.1Clearance.
(a) Listed incineratorsshallbeinstalledinaccordance
with their- listing and the manufacturers' instructions, pro-
 vided that, in any case, the clearance shall be sufficient to
afford ready accessibility for firing, cleanout, and necessary
servicing.
(h) The clearances to combustible material above a charg-
ing doorshall be not less than 48 in. (1220 mm).
Exception No. 1: The clearance shall be permitted to be reduced to 24 in.
(61O mm), provided the combustiblemutm'al is protected with sheet met-
al not less than 0.0122 in. (0.3 mm) thick, spaced out 1 in. (25 mm)
on noncombustiblespacers, or equivalent protection. Such protection
shall e x t a d 1 8in. (460 mm) bqond allsides ofthe charging door open-
ing.
Exception No. 2: Listed incinerators designed to retain theflame dur-
ing loadingneed not comply with this paragraph.
(c) Unlisted incinerators shall be installed with clearances
to combustible materialof not less than 36 in. (920mm) at the
sides, top, and back and not less than 48 in. (1.2 m) at the
front, butin no case shall the clearanceabove a charging door
be less than 48 in. (1.2 m). Unlisted wall-mounted incinerators
shall be installed on a noncombustible wall communicating
directly with a chimney.
(d) Domestic-type incinerators shall be permitted to be
installed with reduced clearances to combustible material in
rooms,provided the combustiblematerial is protected as
described in Table 6.2.3(b).
Exception: I n partially enclosedareas, suchas alcoves,clearances
shall not be so reduced.
(e) Where a domestic-type incinerator that is refractory
lined or insulated with heat insulating material is encased in
common brick not less than 4 in. (100 mm) inthickness, the
clearances shall be permitted to be reduced to 6 in. (150 mm)
at the sides and rear, and the clearance at thetop shall be per-
mitted to be reduced to 24 in. (610 mm), provided that the
construction using combustible material above the charging
door and within 48 in. (1220 mm) is protected with sheet
metal not less than 0.0122 in. (0.3 mm)thick, spaced out 1 in.
(25 mm), or equivalent protection.
6.18.2 Mounting.
(a) Listed incinerators specifically listed for installation on
combustible floors shall be permitted to beso installed.
(b) Unlisted incinerators shall be mounted on the ground
or onfloors of noncombustible construction with noncombus-
tible flooring or surface finish and with no combustible mate-
rial against the underside thereof, or onnoncombustible slabs
or arches having no combustible material against the under-
side thereof. Such constructionshall extend notless than 12 in.
(300 mm) beyond the incinerator base on all sides, except at
the front or side where ashes are removed,whereit shall
extend not less than 18 in. (460 mm) beyond the incinerator.
Exception No. 1: Unlisted incinerators shall be permitted to be mount-
ed on floonother than as specified in 6.18.2(b),provided the inciner-
ator isso arranged thatflame or hot gases do not come in contact with
its base and, further,provided the floor under the incinerator is pro-
tected with hollow masonry not less than 4 in. (100 mm) thick, couered
with sheet metal not less than 0.01 95 in. (0.5 m m ) thick. Such mason-
ry course shall be laid with ends unsealed and jointsmatched in such
a way as to provide a free circulation of airfiom side to side through
the masonq. Thefloorfor 18in. ( 4 6 0 m m ) b o nthe d front of the in-
cinerator or side where ashes are removed, and 12 in. (300 mm) be-
yond all other sides of the incinerator, shall be protected with not less
than I/4-in. (6.4-mm) insulatingmillboard covered with sheet metal
not less than 0.01 95 in. (0.5 mm) thick, or with equivalentprotection.
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Exception No. 2: Unlisted incinerators that areset onlegs thatprovide
not less than 4 in. (100 mm) open space under the base ofthe inciner-
ator shall be permitted to be mounted on Jloors other than as specified
in 6.18.2(b), provided the incinerator is such that flameor hot gases
do not comei n contact with itsbase and, further,provided thefloor un-
der the incinerator is protected with not less than '/4-in. (6.4-mm) in-
sulating millboard covmed with sheet metal not less than O. O1 95 in.
(0.5 m m ) thick. The aboue specfied floor protection shall extend not
less than 18 in. (460 mm) beyond thejront ofthe incinerator or side
where ashes are removed and 12 in. (300 mm) bqond allother sides
ofthe incinerator.
6.18.3 Draft Hood Prohibited. A drafthood shall not be
installed in thevent connector of an incinerator.
6.18.4 Venting. Incinerators shall be vented in accordance
with Sections 7.4, 7.5, 7.7, and 7.10.
6.19 Infrared Heaters.
6.19.1 Support. Suspended-type infraredheaters shall be
fixed in position independent of gas and electric supply lines.
Hangers andbrackets shall be of noncombustible material.
Heaters subject to vibration shall be provided with vibra-
tion-isolating hangers.
6.19.2 Clearance.
(a) Listed heaters shall be installed with clearances from
combustible material in accordance with their listing and the
manufacturers' instructions.
(b) Unlisted heaters shall be installed in accordance with
clearances from combustible material acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction.
(c) In locations used for the storage of combustible mate-
rials, signs shall be posted to specify the maximum permissible
stacking height tomaintain requiredclearancesfromthe
heater to the combustibles.
6.19.3 Combustion and VentilationAir.
(a) Where unvented infrared heaters are used, natural or
mechanical means shall he provided to supply and exhaust at
least 4 ft3/min/1000Btu/hr (0.38 m3/min/kW)input of
installed heaters.
(h) Exhaust openings or removing flue products shall be
above the level of the heaters.
6.19.4 Installation in Commercial Garages and Aircraft Han-
gars. Overhead heaters installed in garages for more than
three motor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be of a listed
type and shall be installed in accordance with 5.1.10 and
5.1.11.
6.20 Open-Top Broiler Units.
6.20.1 ListedUnits. Listed open-top broilerunits shall be
installed in accordance with their listing and the manufactur-
ers' instructions.
6.20.2 Unlisted Units. Unlisted open-top broiler units shall
be installed in accordance with the manufacturers' instruc-
tions but shall not be installed in combustible material.
6.20.3 Protection Above Domestic Units. Domestic open-top
broiler units shall be provided with a metal ventilating hood
not less than 0.0122 in. (0.3 mm)thick with a clearance of not
less thanin. (6.4 mm) between thehoodandtheunder-
side of combustible material or metal cabinets. A clearance of
at least 24 in. (610 mm) shall be maintained between the cook-
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the hood shall be at least as wide as the open-top broiler unit
and centered over the unit. Listed domestic open-top broiler
units incorporating an integral exhaust system and listed for
use without a ventilating hood need not be provided with a
ventilating hood if installed in accordance with 6.15.1 ( b ) l .
6.20.4 Commercial Units. Commercial open-top broiler units
shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with NFPA 96,
Standard for Vntilation Controland Fire Protection of Commercial
Cook-
ing Operations.
6.21 Outdoor Cooking Appliances.
6.21.1 Listed Units. Listed outdoor cooking appliances shall
be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufac-
turers instructions.
6.21.2 Unlisted Units. Unlisted outdoor cooking appliances
shall be installed outdoors with clearances to combustible
material of not less than 36 in. (910 mm) at the
sides and back
and not less than 48 in. (1220 mm) at the front. In no case
shall the appliance be located under overhead combustible
construction.
6.22 Pool Heaters.
6.22.1 Location. Apool heatershall be located or protected so
as to minimize accidental contact of hot surfaces by persons.
6.22.2 Clearance.
(a) In no case shall the clearances be such as to interfere
with combustion air, draft hood or vent terminal clearance
and relief, and accessibility for servicing.
(h) A listed pool heater shall be installed in accordance
with its listing and the manufacturers instructions.
(c) An unlisted pool heater shall be installed with a mini-
mum clearance of 12 in. (300 mm) on all sides and the rear. A
combustible floor under an unlisted pool heater shall be pro-
tected in an approved manner.
6.22.3 Temperature- or Pressure-LimitingDevices.
(a) An unlisted pool heater shall be provided with over-
temperature protectionor overtemperature andoverpressure
protection by means of an approved device(s).
I (b) Where a pool heater is provided with overtemperature
protection only and is installed with any device in the dis-
charge line of the heater that can restrict the flow of water
from the heater to the pool (such as a check valve, shutoff
valve, therapeutic pool valving, or flow nozzles), a pressure
relief valve shall be installed either in the heater or between
the heater and therestrictive device.
6.22.4 Bypass Valves. If an integral bypass system is not pro-
vided as a partof the pool heater, abypass line andvalve shall
be installed between the inlet and outlet piping for use in
adjusting the flow of water through the heater.
6.22.5 Venting. A pool heater listed for outdoor installation
shall be installed with the venting means supplied by the man-
ufacturer and in accordance with the manufacturers instruc-
tions. (See 7.2.5, 7.2.6, 7.3.4, andSection 7.8.)
6.23 Refrigerators.
6.23.1 Clearance. Refrigerators shall be provided with clear-
ances for ventilation at the top and back in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions. If such instructions are not
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the back of the refrigerator and the wall and at least 12 in.
(300 mm) above the top.
6.23.2 Venting or Ventilating Kits Approved for Use with a
Refrigerator. If an accessor). kit is used for conveying air for
burner combustion or unit cooling to the refrigerator from
areas outside the room in which it is located, or forconveying
combustion products diluted with air-containing waste heat
from the refrigerator to a r e a outside the room in which it is
located, thekit shall be installed in accordance with the refrig-
erator manufacturers instructions.
6.24 Room Heaters.
6.24.1* Prohibited Installations. Unvented room heaters shall
not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms.
Exception No. 1: Where approved by the authority having jurisdic-
tion, one listed wall-mounted unuented room heater equipped with
a n oxygen depletion safety shutoff system shall be permitted to be in-
stalled i n a bathroom provided that the input rating shall notexceed
6000 B t u / h r ( 1 7 6 0 W / h r ) a ncombustion
d and ventilation air is
provided as specified i n 6.1 (b).
Exception No. 2: Where approved by the authority having jurisdic-
tion, one listed wall-mounted unuented room heater equipped uiith
a n oxygen depletion safety shutoflsyslem shall be permitted to be in-
stalled in a bedroom provided that the input rating shall not exceed
10,000 Btu/hr (2930U/hr) and combustion and ventilation airis
provided as specified in 6.1(b).
6.24.2 Installations in Institutions. Room heaters shall not be
installed in institutions such as homes for the aged, sanitari-
ums, convalescent homes, or orphanages.
6.24.3 Clearance. A room heater shall be placed so as not to
cause a hazard to walls, floors, curtains, furniture, doorswhen
open, andso on, andto the freemovements of persons within
the room. Heaters designed and marked For use in noncom-
bustible fireplace only shall not be installed elsewhere. Listed
room heaters shall be installed in accordance with their list-
ings and the manufacturers instructions. In no case shall the
clearances be such as to interfere with combustion air and
accessibility.
Unlisted room heaters shall be installed with clearances
from combustible material not less than the following:
(a) Circulating Type. Room heaters having an outer jacket
surrounding the combustion chamber, arranged with open-
ings at top and bottomso that aircirculates between the inner
and outerjacket, andwithout openings in the outerjacket to
permit direct radiation,shall have clearance at sides and rear
of not less than 12 in. (300 mm).
(b) Radiating Type. Room heaters other than those of the
circulating type described in 6.24.3(a) shall have clearance
at sides and rearof not less than 18 in. (460 mm), except that
heaters that make use of metal, asbestos, or ceramic material
to direct radiation to the front of the heater shall have a
clearance of 36 in. (910 mm) in front and, if constructed
with a doubleback of metal or ceramic,shall be permitted to
be installed with a clearance of 18 in. (460 mm) at sides and
12 in. (300 mm) at rear. Combustible floors under unlisted
room heaters shall be protected in an approved manner.
6.24.4 Wall-Type Room Heaters. Wall-type room heaters shall
not be installed in or attached to walls of combustible material
unless listedfor such installation.
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6.25 Stationary Gas Engines. The installation of gas engines
shall conform with NFPA37, Standardfor theznstallation andUse
of Stationary Combustion Engznes andGm Turbines.
6.26 Gas-Fired Toilets.
6.26.1 Clearance. A listed gas-fired toilet shall be installed in
accordance withits listing and the manufacturers instruc-
tions, provided that the clearance shall in any case be suffi-
cient to affordready accessibility foruse, cleanout,and
necessary servicing.
6.26.2 Mounting. Listed gas-fired toilets specifically listed for
installation on combustible floors shall be permitted to be so
installed.
6.26.3 Installation. Vents or vent connectors that are capable
of being contacted duringcasual useof the room in whichthe
toilet is installed shall be protectedor shielded to prevent such
contact.
6.27 Unit Heaters.
6.27.1 Support. Suspended-type unit heaters shall be safely
and adequately supported with due consideration given to
their weight and vibration characteristics. Hangers andbrack-
ets shall be of noncombustible material.
6.27.2Clearance.
(a) Suspended-Type Unit Heaters.
(1) A listed unit heater shall be installed with clearances from
combustible materialof not less than 18 in. (460 mm) at the
sides, 12 in. (300 mm) at the bottom, and6 in. (150 mm)
above the top where the unit heater has an internal draft
hood, or 1 in. (25 mm) above the top of the slopingside of
a vertical draft hood.
Exqbtion: A unit heater listedfor reduced clearancesshall be installed i n
accordance with its listing andthe manufacturers instructions.
( 2 ) Unlisted unit heaters shall be installed with clearances to
combustible material of not less than 18 in. (460 mm).
( 3 ) Clearances for servicing shall be in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations contained in the
installation instructions.
(b) Floor-Mounted-Type Unit Heaters.
(1) A listed unit heatershall be installed with clearances from
combustible material at the back and one side of only
not
less than 6 in. (150 mm). Where the flue gases are vented
horizontally, the &in. (150-mm) clearance shall be mea-
sured from the draft hoodor vent insteadof the rearwall
of the unit heater.
Exception: A unit heater listedfor reduced clearancesshall be installed in
accorbnce withits listing andthe manufacturers instructions.
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(2) Floor-mounted-type unit heaters shall be permitted to be
installed on combustible floors if listed for such installa-
tion.
( 3 ) Combustiblefloors under unlistedfloor-mountedunit
heaters shall be protected in an approved manner.
(4) Clearances for servicing shall be in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations contained in the
installation instructions.
6.27.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and cir-
culating air shall be provided in accordance with Section 5.3.
6.27.4 Ductwork. A unit heater shall not be attached to a
warm air duct system unless listed and marked for such
instal-
lation.
6.27.5 Installation in Commercial Garages and Aircraft Han-
gars. Unit heaters installed in garages for more than three
motor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be of a listed type
and shall be installed in accordance with 5.1.10and 5.1.11.
6.28 Wall Furnaces.
6.28.1Installation.
(a) Listed wall furnaces shall be installed in accordance
with their listing and the manufacturers instructions. They
shall be permitted to be installed in or attached to combusti-
ble material.
(b) Unlisted wall furnaces shall notbe installed in or
attached to combustible material.
(c) Vented wall furnaces connectedto a Type B-W gas vent
system listed only for asingle storyshall be installed only in sin-
gle-story buildings or the top story of multistory buildings.
Vented wall furnaces connected to a Type B-W gas vent system
listed for installation in multistory buildings shall be permit-
ted to be installed in single-story or multistory buildings. Type
B-W gas vents shall be attacheddirectly to asolid header plate
that serves as a firestopat that point and that shall be permit-
ted to bean integral partof the vented wall furnace. The stud
space in which the vented wall furnace is installed shall be ven-
tilated at the first ceiling level by installation of the ceiling
plate spacers furnishedwith the gas vent. Firestop spacers shall
be installed at each subsequent ceiling or floor level pene-
trated by the vent. [See Figure 6.28.I(c) for Type B-W gas vent
installation.]
(d) Direct-vent wall furnaces shall beinstalled with the
vent-air intake terminal inthe outside atmosphere. Thethick-
ness of the walls on which the furnace is mounted shall be
within the range of wall thickness marked on the furnace and
covered in the manufacturers installation instructions.
(e) Panels, grilles, and access doors that are requiredto be
removed for normalservicing operationsshall not be attached
to the building.
For additional informationon the ventingof wallfurnaces,
consult Chapter 7 in this code.
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Figure 6.28.1(c) Installation of Type B-W gas vents for vented wall
furnaces.
Installation of B-W
gas
Vent
for eachsubsequentbymanufacturerof
ceiling or floor levelof
multistory buildings
Installation of B-W gas
vent for one-story
buildings or for first-floor
or multistory buildings
\ B-W
6.29.3 Clearance.
(a) The clearances shall not be such as to interfere with com-
bustion air, draft hood clearance and relief, and accessibility for
Firestopspacers
supplied servicing. Listed water heaters shall be installed in accordance
g-W with their listing and the manufacturers' instructions.
gas vent
(h) Unlisted water heaters shall be installed with a clear-
ance of 12 in. (300 mm) on all sides and rear. Combustible
Plate cutaway to provide floors under unlisted waler heaters shall be protected in an
passage of B-W gas vent approved manner.
6.29.4 Pressure-Limiting Devices. A water heater installation
shall be provided with overpressure protectionby means of an
approved device constructed, listed, and installed in accor-
Nail firestop spacer
securely dance with the terms of i t s listing and the manufacturer's
instructions.
The pressure setting of the device shall exceed the water
service pressure and shall not exceed the maximum pressure
Ceiling plate spacersto center raling of the water heater.
stud
gas
space
vent
in -
lail securely at both ends 6.29.5 Temperature-Limiting Devices. Water heater installa-
/ tion or a hot water storage vessel installation shallbe provided
with overtemperature protection by means of an approved
device constructed, listed, and installed in accordance with

tt
the terms of its listing and the manufacturers' instructions.
Plate cut away forfull width of
stud space to provide ventilation 6.29.6 Temperature, Pressure, andVacuum Relief Devices. The
installation of temperature,pressure,and vacuum relief
Headet c- Studs on 16-in. (410-mm) devices or combinations thereof, and automatic gas shntof't'
vented devices, shall be in accordance with the terms of their listing
(also acts as firestop)

Use manufacturer's
/ Sheet metal screw
baseplatetoheader
and the manufacturers' inswuctions.
A shutoff valve shall not be placedbetween the relief valve
method of fastening and the water heater or on discharge pipes between such
pipe to base plate valves and the atmosphere.
The hourly Btu discharge capacity or therated steam relief
6.28.2 Location, Wall furnaces shall be located so as not to capacity of the device shall not be less than the input ratingof
cause a hazard to walls, floors, curtains, furniture, or doors. the water heater.
Wall furnaces installed between bathroomsandadjoining 6.29.7 Automatic Instantaneous Type: Cold Water Sup-
rooms shall not circulate air from bathrooms to other parts of ply. The water supply to an automatic instantaneous water
the building. heater that is equipped with a water flow-actuated control
shall be suchas to provide sufficient pressure to properly
oper-
6.28.3 Combustion and CirculatingAir. Combustion and cir-
ate the control when water is drawn from the highest faucet
culating airshall be provided in accordancewith Section 5 . 3 .
served by the heater.
,I 6.29 Water Heaters. 6.29.8 Circulating Tank Types.

6.29.1 Prohibited Installations.
(a) Water heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms, bed-
rooms, or any occupied rooms normally kept closed.
Exception No. 1: Direct-vent water heaters.
Exrefition No. 2: Water heaters shall be permitted to De installed in a
r.lo.wt located in a bathroom or berlroorn where the closet has a weathtr-
stripped solid door wath a self-closing ( h i r e and where all combustion
uir is obtainedfiom the outdoorr
(b) Single-faucet automaticinstantaneous water heaters,
as permittedunder 7.2.2 in additionto(a), shall notbe
installed in kitchen sectiorls of light housekeeping rooms or
rooms used by transients.
I (c) See 5.1.8 forflammable vapors.
6.29.2 Location. Water heaters of other than the direct-vent
type shall be located as close as practical to the chimney or gas
vent.
(a) Conntction to 7ank. The method of connecting the cir-
culating water heater to the tankshall provide proper circula-
tion of water through the heater and permita safeand useful
temperature of water to be drawn from the tank. [See I;iLpre
6.29.8(a).]
(h) Size o1LVater CirculatingPzpzng. The size of the water cir-
culating piping shall conform with the size of the water con-
nections of the heater.
(c) Sedimnt fiain.A suitable water valve or cock, through
which sediment can bedrawn off or thetank emptied,shall be
installed at thebottom of the tank.
6.29.9* Antisiphon Devices. Means acceptable to the author-
ity having jurisdiction shallbe provided to prevent siphoning
in any water heater or any tank to which a circulating water
heater that incorporatesa cold water inlet tube is attached.
6.30Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) VehicularFuel Sys-
tems. The installation of compressed natural gas (CN(:) fuel-
ing (dispensing) systems shall conform with NFPA 5'2, Stan-
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Figure 6.29.8(a) Typical gravity circulating tank-typeinstallation. (h) Room heaters listed for unvented use (See 6.24.1 and
6.24.2.)
Limit control
or Hot watert (i) Direct gas-fired makeup air heaters
temperature
relief valve cj) Other equipment listed for unvented use and not pro-
Best return
location vided with flue collars
( k ) Specialized equipment of limited input suchas labora-
tory burners orgas lights
Where any or all of the equipment in 7.2.2(e) through (k)
is installed so the aggregate input rating exceeds20 Btu/hr/
Other acceptable ft3 (207 W/m3) of room or space in which it is installed, one
return locations ormoreshallbeprovided with venting systems or other
II II approved means for removing the vent gases to the outside
II II Cold
o
i
+ water atmosphere so the aggregate input rating of the remaining
inlet unvented equipment does not exceed the20 Btu/hr/ft3 (207
W/m3) figure. Where the room or space in which the equip-
ment is installed is directly connected to another room or
6.31 AppliancesforInstallation in Manufactured Hous- space by a doorway, archway, or other opening of comparable
ing. Appliances installed in manufactured housing after the size that cannot be closed, the volume of such adjacent room
initial sale shall be listed for installation in manufactured hous- or space shall be permitted to be included in the calculations.
ing, or approved, andshall be installed in accordance with the
requirements of this code and the manufacturers installation 7.2.3* Ventilating Hoods. Ventilating hoods and exhaustsys-
instructions. tems shall be permitted to be used to vent gas utilization
equipment installed in commercial applications(see 7.3.5)and
Appliances installed in the living space of manufactured to vent industrial equipment, particularly where the process
housing shall be in accordance with the requirements of 5.3. itself requires fume disposal.(See 5 . 1 . 6and 5.1.8.)
7.2.4 Well-Ventilated Spaces. Where located in a large and
Chapter 7 Venting of Equipment well-ventilatedspace,industrial gas utilization equipment
shall be permitted to be operatedby discharging the flue
gases
7.1 General. This chapter recognizes that the choiceof vent- directly into the space.
ing materials and the methods of installation of venting sys- 7.2.5 Direct-VentEquipment. Listeddirect-vent gas utiliza-
tems are dependent on the operating characteristics of the gas tion equipment shall be considered properly vented where
utilization equipment. The operating characteristics of vented installed in accordance with the terms of its listing, the manu-
gas utilization equipment can be categorized with respect to facturers instructions, and 7.8(c).
(1) positive or negative pressure withinthe ventingsystem and
(2) whether or not the equipment generates flue vent
orgases 7.2.6 Equipment with IntegralVents. Gas utilization equip-
that can condense in the venting system. See Section 1.7 for ment incorporating integral venting means shall be consid-
the definition of these vented appliance categories. ered properly vented where installed in accordance with its
listing, the manufacturers instructions, and 7.8(a) and (b).
7.2 Specification for Venting.
7.3 Design and Construction.
7.2.1 Connection to Venting Systems. Except as permitted in
7.2.2 through 7.2.6, all gas utilization equipment shall be con- 7.3.1 Minimum Safe Performance. A venting system shall be
nected to ventingsystems. designed and constructed so as to develop a positive flow ade-
quate to remove flue or vent gasesto the outside atmosphere.
7.2.2 Equipment Not Required to BeVented.
7.3.2 Equipment Draft Requirements. A venting system shall
(a) Listed ranges satisfy the draft requirementsof the equipmentin accordance
(b) Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked for with the manufacturers instructions.
optional venting 7.3.3 Design andConstruction. Gas utilization equipment
(c) Listed hot plates and listed laundry stoves required to be vented shall be connected to a venting system
(d) Listed Type 1 clothes dryers (see 6.4.4 for exhausting designed and constructedin accordance with the provisions of
requirements) Sections 7.4 through 7.15.
(e) A single listedbooster-type (automaticinstantaneous) 7.3.4 Mechanical Draft Systems.
water heater, when designed and used solely for the sanitizing
rinse requirements of a dishwashing machine, providedthat the (a) Gas utilization equipment requiring venting shall be
equipment is installed, with the draft hood in place and unal- permitted to be vented by means of mechanical draft systems
tered, if a draft hood is required, in a commercial kitchen having of either forced or induced draft design.
a mechanical exhaust system; where installed i n this manner, the Exception:Incinerators.
draft hood outletshall notbe less than 36in. (910 mm) vertically (b) Forced draft systems and all portions of induced draft
and 6 in. (150 mm) horizontally fromany surface other than the systems under positive pressureduringoperation shall be
equipment. designed and installed so as to prevent leakageof flue or vent
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(c) Vent connectors serving equipment vented by natural Table 7.4.1 Type of Venting System to Be Used
draft shall not be connected into any portion of mechanical
draft systems operating under positive pressure. Gas UtilizationEquipmentType of VentingSystem
(d) Where a mechanical draft system is employed, provision Listed Category I equipment Type B gas vent (7.6)
shall be made to prevent the flow of gas to the main burners
Listed equipment equipped Chimney (7.5)
when the draftsystem is not performingso as to satisfy the oper-
ating requirementsof the equipmentfor safe performance. with draft hood Single-wall metal pipe (7.7)
(e) The exit terminals of mechanical draft systems shall be Equipment listed for use with Listed chimney liningsystem
not less than 7 ft (2.1 In) above grade where located adjacent Type B gas vent for gas venting (7.5.1~).
to public walkways and shall be located as specified in 7.8(a) Special gasvent listed for this
and (b). equipment (7.4.3)
(0 Mechanical draft systems shallbeinstalledinaccor-
dance with the terms of their listing and the manufacturers Listed vented wall furnaces Type B-W gas vent (7.6,6.28)
instructions. Category II equipment As specified or furnished by
manufacturers of listed
7.3.5* Ventilating Hoods and Exhaust Systems.
equipment (7.4.2, 7.4.3)
(a) Ventilating hoods and exhaustsystems shall be permit-
Category III equipment As specified or furnished by
ted to be used to vent gas utilization equipment installed in
commercial applications. manufacturers of listed
(h) Whereautomatically operated gas utilizationequip- equipment (7.4.2, 7.4.3)
ment is vented through a ventilating hood or exhaust system Category rV equipment As specified or furnishedby
equipped with a damper or with a power means of exhaust, manufacturers of listed
provisions shall be made to allow the flow of gas to the main equipment (7.4.2, 7.4.3)
burners only when the damper is open to a position to prop-
Incinerators, indoors Chimney (7.5)
erly vent theequipmentand when the powermeans of
exhaust is in operation. Incinerators, outdoors Single-wall metal pipe [7.7,
7.7.3(c)]
7.3.6 Circulating Air Ducts and Plenums. No portion of a
venting system shall extend into or pass through any circulat- Equipment that canbe con- Chimney (7.5)
ing air duct or plenum. vert.ed to use of solid fuel
Unlisted combinationgas- Chimney (7.5)
7.4 Type of Venting System to Be Used.
and oil-burning equipment
74.1 The type of venting system to he used shall be in accor-
Listed combination gas- and Type L vent (7.6) or chimney
dance with Table 7.4.1.
oil-burning equipment (7.5)
7.4.2 Plastic Piping. Approved plastic piping shall be permit- Combination g a s and solid- Chimney (7.5)
ted to be used for venting equipment listed for use with such
fuel-burning equipment
venting materials.
Equipment listed for use with Chimney (7.5)
7.4.3 Special Gas Vent. Special gas vent shall be listed and chimneys only
installed in accordance with the terms of the special gas vent
listing and the manufacturersinstructions. Unlisted equipment Chimney (7.5)
Decorative appliance in Chimney [6.6.2(2)]
7.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built Chimneys. vented fireplace
7.5.1 Listing or Construction. Gas-fired toilets Single-wall metal pipe (7.7,
(a) Factory-built chimneys shall be installed in accordance 6.26.3)
with their listing and the manufacturers instructions. Factory- Direct-vent equipment See 7.2.5
built chimneys used to vent appliances that operate atpositive
Equipment with integral vent See 7.2.6
vent pressure shall belisted for such application.
(h) Metal chimneys shall be built and installed in accor- Equipment in commercial Chimney, ventilating hood,
dance with NFPA 21 1, Standanifor Chimneys, Fireplaces, k t s , and industrial installations and exhaust system (7.33)
and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances,or local building codes.
(c) *Masonry chimneysshallbebuilt and installedin instructions and thet m s of the listing. A permanent identiJjing label
accordance with NFPA 21 1, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, shall be attached at the pointwhere the connection i5 to be made to the
Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances,or local building codes liner. The label shall read This chimney liner is for appliances that
and lined with approved clay flue lining, alisted chimney lin- burn gas only. Do not connect to solid or liquid fuel-burning- applianc-
ing system, or other approved material that will resist corro- es or incinerators.
sion,erosion,softening, or crackingfromvent gases at
temperatures up to 1800F (982C). 7.5.2 Termination.
Exception: Masonry chimney Jues serving listed g m appliancer with (a) A chimney for residential-type or low-heat gas utilization
draft hoods, C a t e g q I appliances, andother gas applianceslistedfor equipment shall extend at least 3 ft (0.9 m) above the highest
use with Type B vents shall bepprmitted to be lined with a chimnty lin- point where it passes through aroof of a building and atleast 2 ft
i n g s y s t a specifically listedfor use only with such appliances.The lin- (0.6 m) higher than any portion of a building withina horizontal
er shall be installed i n accordance zuith the linermanufacturers distance of 1 O ft (3.0 m ) . [See Figure 7.5.2(a).]

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(b) A chimney for medium-heat equipment shall extend at

Figure 7.5.2(a) Typical terminationlocations for chimneys and sin- least IO ft (3.0 m) higher than any portion of any building
glewall metal pipes serving residential-type and low-heat
equipment. within 25 ft (7.6 m).
(c) A chimney shall extend at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above the
highest connected equipment draft hood outlet orcollar. flue
(d) Decorative shrouds shall not be installed at the termi-
nation of factory-built chimneys except where such shrouds
t are listed and labeled for use with the specific factory-built
3 ft (0.9 m) chimney system and areinstalled in accordance with manufac-
minimum turers' installation instructions.
7.5.3 Size of Chimneys. The effective area of a chimney vent-
ing system serving listed gas appliances with draft hoods, Cat-
egory I appliances, and other appliances listed for use with
Type B vents shall be in accordance with Chapter IO or other
approved engineering methods.
Exception No. 1: A s a n alternate method of siting an individual
chimney venting system for a single appliance with a drafthood, the
effective areas of the ventconnector and chimney flue shall be not less
than the area of the appliancefluecollar or draft hood outlet orgreater
than seven times the draft hood outlet area.
Exception No. 2: As a n alternate methodfor sizing achimney venting
system connected to two appliances with drafthoods, the effective area
of the chimney flue shall be not less than the area of the larger draft
hood outlet plus 50percentof the area of the smaller draft hood outlet,
or greater than seven times thesmaller draft hood outlet area.
Where an incineratoris vented by a chimney serving other
gas utilization equipment, the gas input to the incinerator
shall not be includedin calculating chimneysize, provided the
Chimney
chimney flue diameteris not less than 1 in. (25 mm) larger in
equivalent diameter than the diameter of the incinerator flue
(a) Termination 10 fl(3.0 m) or Less from Ridge, Wall, or Parapet
outlet.
7.5.4 Inspection of Chimneys.
(a) Before replacing an existing appliance or connecting
-I 1O ft (3.0 m)
-d a vent connector to achimney, the chimney passageway shall
I be examined to ascertain that it is clear and free of obstruc-
tions and shall be cleaned if previously used for venting solid
-a.
. . or liquid fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces.
..
..
'9. (h) Chimneys shall be lined in accordancewith NFPA 21 1,
. .. Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, I%nts, and Solid Fuel-Burning
;o; O,'?'.O,:'.Q!;
Appliances, or local building codes.
Note: No height
::O
Exception: Existing chimneys shallb e p m i t t e d to have their usecon-
::-: aboveparapet
required
0 ' - when tinued when an appliance is replaced by a n appliance of similar type,
Wall or :,: distancefromwalls input rating and efJicienq.
parapet orparapet is moreChimney
than 1 O ft (3.0 m). (c) Cleanouts shall be examined to determine they will
remain tightly closed when not in use.
(d) When inspection reveals that an existing chimney is
I than
More I not safe for the intended application, it shall be repaired,
rebuilt, lined, relined, or replaced with a vent or chimney to
conform to NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents,
and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, or local building codes, and
shall be suitable for the equipment to be attached.
7.5.5 Chimney Serving Equipment Burning Other Fuels.
(a) Gas utilization equipment shall not be connected to a
chimney flue serving a separate appliance designed to burn

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Chimney
solid fuel.
(b) Gas utilization equipment and equipment burning
uid fuel shall be permitted to be connected to one chimney
flue through separate openings or shall be permitted to be
connected through asingle opening ifjoinedby a suitablefit-
liq-

ting locatedas close as practicalto the chimney. If two or more

(b) Termination More Than10 ft (3.0 m) from Ridge,Wall, or Parapet openings are provided into one chimney flue,they shall be at
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different levels. If the gas utilization equipment is automati- is for appliances that burn gas. Do not connect to solid or liq-
cally controlled, it shall be equipped with a safety shutoff uid-fuel-burning appliances or incinerators.
device.
7.6.2 Cas Vent Termination.
(c) *A listed combination gas- and solid fuel-burning
appliance equipped with a manual reset device to shutoff gas (a) A gas vent shall terminate above the roof surface with
to the main burner in the event of sustained backdraft or flue a listed cap or listed roof assembly. Gas vents 12 in. (300 mm)
gas spillage shall be permitted to be connected to a single in size or stnaller with listed caps shall be permitted to be ter-
chimney flue.The chimney flueshall be sized to properly vent minated in accordance with Figure 7.6.2(a),provided they are
the appliance. at least 8 ft (2.4 m) from avertical wall or similar obstruction.
( d ) A listed combination gas- and oil-burning appliance A l l other gas vents shall terminate not less than 2 ft (0.6 m )
shall be permitted to be connected to a single chimney flue. above the highest point where they pass through the roof and
The chimney flueshall be sized to properlyvent the appliance. at least 2 ft (0.6 m) higher than any portion of a building
within 1 0 ft (3.1 m ) .
7.5.6 Support of Chimneys. All portions of chimneys shall be
supportedforthe design and weight of the materials Exreption No. 1: Industrialgas utilization equipment as provided i n
employed. Listed factory-built chimneys shall be supported 7.2.4.
and spaced in accordance with their listings and the manufac- Exception No. 2: Direct-vent systems as provided in 7.2.5.
turers instructions.
Exception 1%. 3: Equipment with integral vents asprovided in 7.2.6.
7.5.7 Cleanouts. Where a chimney that formerly carried flue Exception No. 4: Mechanical draft systems as provided in 7.3.4.
products from liquid or solid fuel-burning appliancesis used
Exceptzon No. 5: Ventilating hoods and exhaust system as provided
with an appliance using fuel gas, an accessible cleanout shall
i n 7.3.5.
be provided. The cleanout shall have a tight-fitting cover and
I be installed so its upper edge is at least 6 in. (150 mm) below (b) A Type B or aType L gas vent shall terminate at least 5
the lower edge of the lowest chimney inlet opening. ft (1.5 m) in vertical height above the highest connected
equipment draft hood or flue collar.
7.5.8 Space Surrounding Lining orVent. The remaining space
(c) A TjFe E W gas vent shall terminate at least 12 ft (3.7 In)
surrounding achimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent, or plastic
i n vertical height above the bottom of the wall furnace.
piping installed within a masonry chimney flue shall not be used
to vent another appliance. (d) A gas vent extending through an exterior wall shall not
terminate adjacent to the wall or below eaves or parapets,
Excepion: The insertion of another liner or vent within t h chimng as except as provided in 7.2.5 and7.3.4.
provided in this code and the lineror vent manuJacturrrs in.structions.
7.6 Gas Vents. (SeeSection 1.7.) Figure 7.6.2(a) Gas vent termination locations for listed caps 12 in.
(300 mm) or less in size at least 8 f t (2.4 m) from a vertical wall.
7.6.1 Application.
(a) Gas vents shall be installed in accordance with the
terms of their listings and the manufacturers instructions.
(b) A4Type B-W gas vent shall have a listed capacity not less
than that of the listed vented wall furnace to which i t is con-
nected.
(c) A gas vent passing through a roof shall extend through
the entire roof flashing, roofjack, orroof thimble and be ter-
minated with a listed termination cap.
(d) TjFe B or Type L vents shall extend in a generally ver-
tical direction with offsets not exceeding 45 degrees, except
that a vent system having not niore than one bO-degree offset
shall be permitted.
Any angle greater than 45 degrees from thevertical is con-
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sidered horizontal. The total horizontal distanceo f a vent plus
Roof pitch H (minimum) ft m
the horizontal vent connector sewing draft hood-equipped
Flat to 6/12 1.o 0.30
appliances shall not be greater than 75 percent of the vertical 6/12 to 7112 1.25 0.38
height of the vent. Over 7/12to 8/12 1.5 0.46
Over 8/12to 9/12 2.0 0.61
Exception: Systems designed and .sized as provided in Chapter 10 or Over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5 0.76
i n accordance with other approved e n g n m i n g methods. Over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25 0.99
Over 11/12 to 12/12 4.0 1.22
Vents serving Category I fan-assisted appliances shall be Over 12/12 to 14/12 5.0 1.52
installed in accordance with theappliance manufacturers Over 14/12 to 16/12 6.0 1.83
instructions and Chapter 10 or other approved engineering Over 16/12 to 18/12 7.0 2.13
Over 18112 to 20/12 7.5 2.27
met.hods. Over 20/12to 21/12 8.0 2.44
(e) Gas vents installed within masonry chimneys shall be
installed in accordance with the terms of their listing and the
manufacturers installation instructions. Gas vents installed 7.6.3 Size of Gas Vents. Venting systems shall be sized and
within masonry chimneys shall be identified with a permanent constructed in accordance with Chapter 10 or otherapproved
label installed at the pointwhere the vent enters the chimney. engineering methods and the gas vent and gas equipment
The label shall contain the following language: This gas vent manufacturers instructions.

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(a) *Category I Appliances. The sizing of natural draft vent-

ing systems serving one or more listed appliances equipped Figure 7.6.4 Plan view of practical separation method for multistory
with a draft hood or appliances listed for use with Type B gas gas venting.
vent, installed in a single story of a building, shall be in accor-
dance with Chapter 10 or in accordance with sound engineer-
ing practice.
Gas furnace,
\
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I I Type B gas vents
Exception No. 1: A s a nalternate methodfor siting a n individual gas
ventfor a single, draft hood-equipped appliance, the egective area of
the vent connector and the gm vent shall be not less than the area of
the appliance draft hood outlet or greater than seven times the draJ Air grilles in
hood outlet area. Vents s m i n g fan-assisted combustion system appli- outside walls
ances shall be sized i n accordance with Chapter 10 or other approved
engtneming methods.
Exception No. 2: A s a nalternate melhod for sizing a gas vent connect- - Louvered door may
ed to two appliances, 7uith draft hoods, the effective area of the u m t
shall be not less than he area of the larger draft hood outlet plus 50
percent of the areaof the smallerdraft hood outlet orgreaterthan seum
times the smaller draft hood outlet area. Vents sewing fan.-assisted
Tr Outsidebalcony
II be used in lieuof
outside wall grilles

combustion system appliances or combinations of fan-assisted combus-
tion system and draJi hood-equipped appliances shallbe sizrd i n accor-
dance with Chapter 10 or other approved engneering methods.
(b) Category II, Category III, and Category n/ Appliances. The
sizing of gas vents for Category II, Category 111, and Category
N gas utilization equipment shall be in accordance with the
equipment manufacturers instructions.
7.6.4 Gas Vents ServingEquipment on MoreThan One
Floor. A single or common gas vent shall be permitted in
multistory installations tovent Category I gas utilization equip-
ment located on more than one floor level, provided the vent-
ing system is designedand installed in accordance with
approved engineering methods.
All gas utilization equipment connected to the common
vent shall be located in rooms separated from habitable space.
Each of these rooms shall have provisions for an adequate sup-
ply of combustion, ventilation, and dilutionair that is not sup-
plied from habitable space. (SeeFigure 7.6.4.)
The size of the connectors and commonsegments of mul-
tistory venting systems for gas utilization equipment listed for
use with Type B double-wall gas vent shall be in accordance
with Table 10.6, provided:
(1) The available total height ( H )for each segmentof a mul-
tistory venting system is the vertical distance between the
level ofthe highest draft hood outlet flue or collar on that
floor and the centerlineof the next highest interconnec-
tion tee. (See Figure G. I l . )
(2) The size of the connector for a segment is determined
from its gas utilization equipment heat input and avail-
able connector rise, and shall not be smaller than the
draft hood outlet orflue collar size.
(3) The size of the commonvertical vent segment, andof the
interconnection tee at thebase of that segment, shall be
based on the total gas utilization equipment heat input
entering that segment andits available total height.
7.6.5 Support of Gas Vents. Gas vents shall be supported
and spaced in accordance with their listings and the rnanufac-
turers instructions.
7.6.6 Marking. In those localities where solid and liquid fuels
are used extensively, gas vents shall be permanently identified
by a label attached to the wall or ceiling at a point where the
vent connector enters thegas vent. The label shall read: This
gas vent is for appliances that burn gas. Do not connect to
solid or liquid fuel-burning appliancesor incinerators.
or service area
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The authorityhaving jurisdiction shall determine whether
its area constitutes such alocality.
7.7 Single-Wall Metal Pipe.
7.7.1 Construction. Single-wall metalpipeshallbecon-
structed of galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.0304 in.
(0.7 mm) thick orof other approved, noncombustible, cor-
rosion-resistant material.
7.7.2 Cold Climate. Uninsulated single-wall metal pipe shall
not he used outdoors in cold climates for venting gas utiliza-
tion equipment.
7.7.3 Termination.
(a) Singlewall metal pipe shall terminate at least 5ft
(1.5 m)in vertical height above thehighestconnected
equipment draft hood outlet or fluecollar.
(b) Single-wall metal pipe shall extend at least 2 ft (0.6 m)
above the highest point where it passes through a roof of a
building and atleast 2 ft (0.6 m) higher thanany portion of a
building within a horizontal distance of 10 ft (3.1 m). [SeeFig-
Ure 7.5.2(a).]
(c) An approved cap or roof assembly shall be attached to
the terminus of a single-wall metal pipe. [Also see 7.7.4(c).]
7.7.4 Installation with Equipment Permittedby 7.4.1.
(a) Single-wall metal pipe shall be used only forruns
directly from the space in which the gas utilization equipment
is located through the roof or exterior wall to the outer air. A
pipe passing through a roof shall extend without interruption
through the roof flashing, roofjacket, orroof thimble.
(b) Singlewall metal pipe shall not originate in any unoc-
cupied attic or concealed spaceand shall not pass through any
attic, insidewall, concealed space, or floor. For the installation
of a single-wall metal pipe through an exterior combustible
wall, see 7.10.15(b).
( c ) Single-wall metal pipe used for venting an incinerator
shall be exposed and readily examinable forits full length and
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(d) Minimumclearancesfrom single-wall metal pipeto ( 3 ) Other approved engineering methods

combustiblematerialshall be in accordance with Table
7.7.4(d). The clearance from single-wall metal pipe to com-
bustible material shall be permitted to be reduced where the
combustible material is protected as specified for vent connec-
tors in Table 6.2.S(b).
(e) Where a single-wall metal pipe passes through a roof
constructed of combustible material, a noncombustible, non-
ventilating thimble shall be used at the point of passage. The
thimble shall extend at least 18 in. (460 mm) above and 6 in.
(150 mm) below the roof with the annular space open at the
bottom and closed only at the top. The thimble shall be sized
in accordance with 7.10.15(b).
7.7.5 Size of Single-Wall Metal Pipe.
(a) "A venting system of a single-wall metal pipe shall be
sized in accordance with one of the following methods and the
gas equipment manufacturer's instructions:
(1) For a draft hood-equipped appliance,in accordance with
Chapter 10
(2) For a venting system for a single appliance with a draft
hood, the areas of the connector and the pipe each shall
not be less than the area of the appliance flue collar or
draft hood outlet, whichever is smaller. The vent area
shall not be greater thanseven times the draft hood out-
let area.
(b) A n y shaped single-wall metal pipe shall be permitted to
be used, provided its equivalent effective area is equal to the
effective area of the round pipe for which it is substituted and
provided the minimum internal dimension of the pipe is not
less than 2 in. (50 mm).
(c) The vent cap or a roof assembly shall have a venting
capacity not less than that of the pipe to which it is attached.
7.7.6 Support of SingleWall Metal Pipe. All portions of sin-
gle-wall metal pipe shall be supported for the design and
weight of the material employed.
7.7.7 Marking. Single-wall metal pipe shall comply with the
marking provisions of 7.6.6.
7.8* Through the Wall Vent Termination.
I (a) Amechanicaldraftventing system shall terminate at
least 3 ft (0.9 m)above any forced air inlet located within 10 ft
(3.1 m).
Exception N o . 1: This provisionshall not appb to the combustion air
intake oJa direct-vent appliance.
Exception No. 2: This provision shall not appb to the separation of
the integral outdoor air inlet and Jue gas discharge of listed outdoor
appliances.

Table 7.7.4(d) Clearances for Connectors

Minimum Distancefrom Combustible Material

Single-Wall
Factory-Built
L Type Listed B Type Listed
Equipment Metal
Material
Vent
Material
Gas Vent Chimney
Sections
Pipe
Listed equipmentwith As listed As listed 6 in. As listed
draft hoods andequip-
ment listed for use with
Type B gas vents
Residential boilers and 6 in. 6 in 9 in As listed
furnaces with listed gas
conversion burner and
with draft hood
Residentialappliances Not permitted As listed 9 in. As listed
listed for use with Type I,
vents
Residential incinerators Not permitted 9 in. 18 in. As listed
Listed gas-fired toilets Not permitted As listed As listed As listed
Unlisted residential Not permitted 6 in. 9 in. As listed
appliances with draft
hood
Residential and low-heat Not permitted 9 in. 18 in. As listed
equipment other than
those above
Medium-heat equip- Not permitted Not permitted 36 in. As listed
ment

For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

Note: These clearances shall apply unless the listing of an appliance or connector specifies different clearances, in whichcase the listed clearances
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 (b) Amechanicl draftventingsystem of other than direct-
vent type shall terminate atleast 4 ft (1.2 m)below, 4 ft (1.2 m)
horizontally from, or 1 ft (300mm) above any door, window,
or gravity air inlet into any building. The bottom of the vent
terminal shall be located atleast 12 in. (300 mm)above grade.
(c) The vent terminal of a direct-vent appliance with an
input of 10,000 Btu/hr ( 3 kW) or less shall be located at least
6 in.(150mm) from anyair opening into a building, and such
an appliancewith an inputover 10,000Btu/hr (3kW) but not
over 50,000 Btu/hr (14.7 kW) shall be installed with a 9-in.
(230-mm) vent termination clearance, and an appliance with
an inputover 50,000 Btu/hr (14.7 kW) shall have at least a 12-
in. (300-mm) vent termination clearance. The bottom of the
vent terminal and the air intake shall be located atleast 12 in.
(300 mm) above grade.
(d) Through-the-wall vents for Category II and Category
IV appliances and noncategorizedcondensingappliances
shall not terminateover publicwalkways or over an area where
condensate or vapor could create a nuisance of hazard or
could be detrimental to the operation of regulators, relief
valves, or other equipment. Wherelocal experience indicates
that condensateis a problemwith Category I and Category III
appliances, this provision shall also apply.
7.9 Condensation Drain.
(a) Provision shall be made to collect and dispose of con-
densate from venting systems serving Category II and Cate-
gory IV gas utilization equipment and
noncategorized
condensing appliances in accordancewith 7.8(d).
(b) Where local experience indicates that condensationis
a problem,provision shall be made to drain off and dispose of
condensate from ventingsystems serving CategoryI and Cate-
gory III gas utilization equipment in accordance with 7.8(d).
7.10 Vent Connectorsfor Category I Gas Utilization
Equipment.
7.10.1 WhereRequired. A vent connector shall beused to
connect gas utilization equipment to a gas vent, chimney, or
single-wall metal pipe, except where thegas vent, chimney,or
single-wall metal pipe is directly connected to the equipment.
7.10.2 Materials.
(a) A vent connector shall be made of noncombustible,
corrosion-resistant material capable of withstanding the vent
gas temperature produced by the gas utilization equipment
and of sufficient thickness to withstand physical damage.
(b) Wheretheventconnectorusedfor gas utilization
equipment having a draft hood or a Category I appliance is
located in or passes through an attic space or other uncondi-
tioned area, that portionof the vent connector shall be listed
Type B or Type L or listed vent materialo r listed material hav-
ing equivalent insulationqualities.
(c) Vent connectors for residential-type appliances shall
comply with the following:
(1) Vent Connectors Not Installed in Attics, Crawl Spaces, or Other16
Unconditioned Areas.Vent connectors for listed gas appli-
ances having draft hoods and for applianceshaving draft
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hoods and equippedwith listed conversion burners that
are notinstalled in attics, crawl spaces, or other uncondi-
tioned areas shall be one of the following:
a. Type B or Type L vent material
b. Galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.018 in. (0.46 mm)
thick
c. Aluminum (1100 or 3003 alloy or equivalent) sheet
not less than 0.027 in. (0.69 mm) thick
d. Stainless steel sheet not less than 0.012 in. (0.31 mm)
thick
e. Smooth interior wall metal pipe having resistance to
I heat and corrosion equal to or greater than that of b,
c, or dabove
f. A listed vent connector
(d) Avent connectorfor low-heat equipment shall be afac-
tory-built chimney section or steel pipe having resistance to
heat and corrosion equivalent to that for the appropriate gal-
vanized pipe asspecifiedinTable 7.10.2(d). Factory-built
chimney sections shall be joined together in accordance with
the chimney manufacturer's instructions.
(e) Vent connectorsformedium-heatequipmentand
commercial and industria] incineratorsshall be constructedof
factory-built, medium-heatchimneysections or steel of a
thickness not less than that specified in Table 7.10.2(e), and
shall comply with the following:
(1) A steel vent connector for equipment with a ventgas tem-
perature in excess of 1000F (538C) measured at the
entrance to the connector shall be lined with medium-
duty fire brick (ASTM C 64, Spen3cation forfifiactm'esfor
Incinerators and Boilers, TypeF) or the equivalent.
(2) The lining shall be at least 2'/2 in. (64 mm) thick for a
vent connector having a diameter or greatest cross-sec-
tional dimension of 18 in. (460 mm) or less.
(3) The lining shall be at least 41/2 in. (110 mm) thick laid
on the4'/2-in. (110-mm) bed for a vent connector having
a diameter or greatest cross-sectional dimension greater
than 18 in. (460 mm).
(4) Factory-builtchimneysections, if employed, shall be
joined together in accordance with the chimney manu-
facturer's instructions.
Table 7.10.2(d) Minimum Thickness for Galvanized Steel
Vent Connectors for Low-Heat Appliances
Diameter of Minimum
Thickness
Connector (in.) (in.)*
Less than 6 0.019
6 to less than
0.02310
inclusive
0.029
10 to 12
16 14 to
inclusive 0.034
Over 0.056
For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 im2 = 645 mm2.
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Table 7.10.2(e) Minimum Thickness for Steel Vent 7.10.4 Two or More Appliances Connected toa Single Vent.
Connectors for Medium Heat Equipment and Commercial
and Industrial Incinerators (a) Where two or more vent connectors enter a common
gas vent, chimney flue, or single-wall metal pipe, the smaller
Vent Connector Size connector shall enter at the highest level consistent with the
Minimum available headroom or clearance to combustible material.
Diameter Area Thickness (b) Vent connectors serving Category I appliancesshall
(in.) (in.2) (in.)" not be connected to any portion of a mechanical draftsystem
operating under positive static pressure, such as those serving
Category III or Category IV appliances.
Up to 14 u p to 154 0.053
7.10.5 Clearance, Minimumclearancesfrom vent connec-
Over 14 to 1ti 154 to 201 0.067 tors to combustible material shall be in accordance with 'Table
Over 16 to 1H 201 to 254 0.093 7.7.4(d).
Exception: The clearance betwem a v m t connector and conzOu.rtib1e
Over 18 Larger
than 'L54 0.123 material .shall Oe permitted to be reduced where the combustible mntrrinl
is protected a r specijPd,fbr vent connectorr in Table 6.2.3(b).
For SI uni&, 1 i n . x 29.4 m m ; 1 in.2 = 649 mm2.
7.10.6 Avoid Unnecessary Bends. A vent connector shall be
installed so as to avoid turns or other construction features
7.10.3* Size of Vent Connector. that create excessive resistance to flow of vent gases.
(a) A vent connector for gas utilization equipment with a 7.10.7Joints. Joints between sections of connector piping
single draft hood or for a Category I fan-assisted combustion and connections to flue collars or draft hood outlets shall be
system appliance shall be sized and constructed in accordance fastened by sheer metal screws or other approved means.
with Chapter 10 and other approved engineering methods. Exception: Vml connectors of listed vent material, which shall be as-
( b j For asingle appliance having more than one draf'l sembled and connectd lo flue collars or d r a j hood outlets in acror-
hood outlet or flue collar, the manifold shall be constructed dance with the Inanufacturers'instructionJ.
accoding to the instructions of the appliance manufacturer.
If there are no instructions, the manifold shall be designed 7.10.8 Slope. A vent connector shall be installed without any
andconstructedinaccordance with approvedengineering dips or sags and shall slope upward at least '/,
in./ft (20mm/m).
practices. As an alternate merhod, the effective area of the 7.10.9 Length of Vent Connector.
manifold shall equal the combined areaof the flue collars or
draft hood outlets and thevent connectors shall have a mini- (a) A vent connector shall be as short as practical and the
I mum 1-ft (0.3 m) rise.
(c) W'here two or more gas appliances are connected to a
gas utilization equipment located as close as practical to the
chimney or vent.
common vent or chimney, each vent connectorshall be sized (b) *Except as provided for in 7.10.3, the maximum hori-
in accordance with Chapter 10 or other approved engineering zontal length of a single-wall connector shall be 75 percent of
methods. the height of the chimney or vent. Except as provided for in
7.10.3, the maximum horizontal length of a Type B double-
As an alternative method applicable only when all of the wall connector shall be 100 percent of the heightof the chim-
I appliances are
draft
hood-equipped,
each vent connector ney or vent. For a chimney or vent system serving multiple
shall have an effective area not less than the area of the draft appliancrs, the maximum length of an individual connector,
hood outlet of the appliance towhich it is connected. from the appliance outlet to the junction with the common
(d) Where two or moregas appliances are vented through vent o r another connector, shall be 100 percent of the height
a common vent connectoror vent manifold, the common vent of the chimney or vent.
connector or vent manifold shall be located at the highest
level consistent withavailable headroomandclearanceto 7.10.10 Support. A vent connector shall be supported for the
combustible material and shall be sizedin accordance with design and weight of the material employed to maintain clear-
Chapter 10 or otherapproved engineering methods. ances and prevent physical damage and separation ofjoints.
As an alternate method applicable onlywhere there two are 7.10.11 Location. Where the vent connector used for gas uti-
draft hood-equippedappliances, the effective areaofthe lilation equipmenthaving a draft hoodor for CategoryI appli-
common vent connector or vent manifold and alljunction fit- ances is located in or passes through an attic, crawl space, o r
tings shall be not less than the areaof the larger vent connec- other area that can be cold, that portionof the vent connector
tor plus 50 percent of the areas of the smaller flue collar shall be of listed double-wall Type B, Type L vent material or
outlets. listed material having equivalent insulation qualities.
(e) Where thesiLe of a vent connector is increased to over- 7.10.12 Chimney Connection. In enteringa flue in a masonry
come installation limitations and obtain connector capacity or metal chimney, the vent connector shall be installed above
equal to the equipment input, the size increase shallbe made the extreme bottom toavoid stoppage. A thimble or slip joint
at the equiprnent draft hood outlet. shall be permitted to be used to facilitate removal o f the con-
(f) The effective area of the vent connector, where con- nector. The connector shall be firmly attached to or inserted
nected to one or more appliances requiring draft for opera- into the thimble or slip joint to prevent the connector from
tion,shall heobtained by theapplication of approved falling out. Means shall he employed to preventthe connector
engineering practicesto perform as specified in 7.3.1 and from entering so far as to restrict the space between its end
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 7.10.13 Inspection. The entire length of a vent connector
shall be readily accessible forinspection,cleaning,and
replacement.
7.10.14 Fireplaces. A vent connector shall not be connected
to a chimney flue serving a fireplace unless the fireplace flue
opening is permanently sealed.
7.10.15 Passage Through Ceilings, Floors,or Walls.
(a) A vent connector shall not pass through any ceiling,
floor, fire wall, or fire partition. A single-wall metal pipe con-
nector shall not pass through any interior wall.
Exception: Vent connectors made of listed Type B or Type L vent ma-
ta'al and sewing listed equipment withd r u , hoods and other equip-
ment listed for Type B gas vents shall be permitted to pass through
walls or partitions constructed of combustible material if the connec-
tors are installed with notless than the listed clearance to combustible
matad.
(b) Avent connector made of a single-wall metal pipe shall
not pass through a combustible exterior wall unless guarded
at the point of passage by a ventilatedmetalthimble not
smaller than the following:
( 1 ) For listed gas utilization equipment equipped with draft
hoods and equipment listed for use with TypeB gas vents,
4 in. (100 mm) larger in diameter than the vent connec-
tor. Where there is a run of not less than 6 ft (1.8 m) of
vent connector in the opening between the draft hood
outlet and the thimble, the thimble shall be permitted to
be 2 in. (50 mm) larger in diameter than thevent connec-
tor.
(2) For unlisted equipment having draft hoods, 6 in. (150 mm)
larger in diameter than the vent connector
(3) For residential incinerators and all other residential and
low-heat equipment, 12 in. (300 mm) larger in diameter
than the vent connector
Exception: I n lieu of thimble protection, all combustible matm'al in
the wall shall be removed from the vent connector a .suj$cienl distance
to provide the specified clearancefrom such vent connector tu combus-
tible material. AnJ material used toclose up such opening shallbe non-
combustible.
(c) Vent connectors for medium-heat equipmentshall not
pass through walls or partitions constructed of combustible
material.
7.11 Vent Connectors for Category II, Category III, and Cat-
egory IV Gas Utilization Equipment. (See Section 7 . 4 . )
7.12 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls.
7.12.1 Equipment Requiring Draft Hoods. Vented gas utili-
zation equipment shall be installed with draft hoods.
Excqtion: Dual oven-type combination ranges, incinerators, direct-
ventequipment,fan-assistedcombustion system appliances,equip-
mentrequiring chimnq draft for operation,singlefirebox boilers
equipped with conversion burners with inputs greater than 400,000
Btu/hr ( I 17 kW), equipment equipped with blast, power, or pressure
burners that are not listed for use with drafthooh, and equipment de-
signed ,forforced venting.
7.12.2 Installation, A draft hood supplied with or forming a
part of listed vented gas utilization equipment shall be
installed without alteration, exactly as Purnished and specified
by the equipment manufacturer. If a draft hood is not sup-
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a draft hoodshall be installed, be of a listed or approvedtype,
and, in the absence of other instructions, be of the same size
as the equipment flue collar. Where a draft hood is required
with a conversion burner, it shall be of a listed or approved
Y
t Pe.
Exception: r f it i s determined that a draft hood of special design is
needed or prefeablejor a particular installation, the adviceofthe gas
utilization equipment manufacturer and the approval of the authority
having jurisdictionshall be secured.
7.12.3 Draft Control Devices. Where a draft control device
is part of the gas utilization equipment or is supplied by the
equipment manufacturer, it shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. In the absence of man-
ufacturer's instructions, the device shall be attached to the
flue collar of the equipment or as near to the equipment as
practical.
7.12.4" Additional Devices. Gas utilization equipment (except
incinerators) requiring controlled chimney draft shall be permit-
ted to be equipped with a listed double-acting barometric draft
regulator installed and adjusted in accordance with the manufac-
turers' instructions.
7.12.5 Incinerator Draft Regulator. A listed gas-fired inciner-
ator shall be permitted to be equippedwith a listed single act-
ing barometric draft regulator where recommended by the
incineratormanufacturer. This draftregulator shall be
installed in accordance with the instructions accompanying
the incinerator.
7.12.6 Install in Same Room. A draft hood or a barometric
draft regulator shall be installed in the same room or enclo-
sure as the equipment in such a manneras to prevent any dif-
ference in pressure between the hood or regulator and the
combustion air supply.
7.12.7 Positioning. A draft hood or draft regulator shall be
installed in the position for which it was designed with refer-
ence to thehorizontal and vertical planes and shall be located
so that the relief opening is not obstructed by any part of the
gas utilization equipmentoradjacentconstruction.The
equipment andi t s draft hood shall be located so that therelief
opening is accessible for checkingvent operation.
7.12.8 Clearance. A draft hood shall be located so that its
relief opening is not less than 6 in. (150 mm) fromany surface
except that of the gas utilization equipment it serves and the
venting system to which the draft hoodis connected. Where a
greater or lesser clearance is indicatedontheequipment
label, the clearanceshall not be less than thatspecified on the
label. These clearancesshall not be reduced.
7.13 Manually Operated Dampers. A manually operated
damper shall not be placed in the vent connector from any
gas utilization equipment. Fixed baffles shall not be classi-
fied as manually operated dampers.
Exception: A connector serving alisted gas-$red incinerator ruhere rec-
ommended by the incinerator manufacturer and installed in accor-
dance with the instructions accompanying the incinerator.
7.14 Automatically Operated Vent Dampers. An automatically
operated vent dampershall be of a listed type.
7.15 Obstructions. A device that retards theflow ofvent gases
shall not be installed in a vent connector, chimney, or vent.
Exception IVO.I : Drap regulators and safety controls ( 1 ) specifically
listed for installation in venting systems and installed in accordance
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with the terms oftheir listing and ( 2 ) designed and installed in accm-
dance withapproved enpnemng methods and approved by the author-
ity having jurisdiction.
I accordance with the t m of the listing.
Exception No. 2: Listed heat reclaimers and automatically operated
vent dampen installed in accordance with the terms oftheir listing.
Exception No. 3: Approved economizers, heat reclaims, and reaper-
atms installed in venting systemsof equipment not requiredto be
equipped with draft hoods, provided the gas utilization equipment
m a n u f i t u r u s instructions cover the installation of such a h i c e in
the venting system and performance in accordance with 7.3.1 and
7.3.2 is obtained.
Tables in Chapter 10 shall not apply where the equipment
covered in Section 7.15, Exception No. 1 , 2 , or 3 is installed in
the vent. Other approved engineering methodsshall be used
to size these vents.
Chapter 8 Procedures to Be Followed to Place
Equipment in Operation
8.1 Adjusting the Burner Input.
8.1.1* Adjustinghput. The input shall be adjustedto the
proper rate in accordance with the equipment manufacturers
instructions by changing the size of a fixed orifice, by chang-
ing the adjustment of an adjustable orifice, or by readjusting
the gas pressure regulator outlet pressure (where a regulator
is provided). Overfiring shall be prohibited. (See Table 8.1.1.)
8.1.2 High Altitude. Ratings of gas utilization equipment are
based on sea level operation and shall not be changed for
operation atelevations up to 2000 ft (600 m ) . For operation at
elevations above 2000 ft (600 m), equipmentratings shall be
reduced at the rateof 4 percent for each1000 ft (300 m) above
sea level before selecting appropriately sized equipment.
Exception No. 1: As permitted theauthority havingjurisdiction.
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Exception No. 2: Listed appliances shall be permitted to be derated in
8.2* Primary Air Adjustment. The primary air for injection
(Bunsen)-type burners shall be adjusted forproper flame
characteristics in accordance with the manufacturersinstruc-
tions. After setting theprimary air, the adjustment
means shall
be secured inposition.
8.3 Safety Shutoff Devices. Where a safety shutoff device is
provided, it shall be checked for proper operation and adjust-
ment in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. If
the device does not functionproperly to turn off the gas sup-
ply in the event of pilot outage, itshall be properly serviced or
replaced with new equipment.
8.4 Automatic Ignition. Gas utilization equipment supplied
with means for automaticignition shall be checked for proper
operation. If necessary, proper adjustments shall be made.
8.5 Protective Devices. All protective devices furnished with
the gas utilization equipment, such as a limit control, fan con-
trol to blower, temperature andpressure relief valve, low-water
cutoff device, or manual operating features,shall be checked
for proper operation.
8.6* Checking the Draft. Ventionnected gas utilization equip
ment shall be operated for several minutes and checked to see
that the combustion products are going up the chimney or gas
vent properly by passing a lighted match or taper around the
edge of the relief opening of the draft hood. If the chimney or gas
vent is drawing properly, the match flame will be drawn into the
draft hood. If not, the combustion products will tend to extin-
guish this flame. If the combustion products are escaping from
the relief opening of the draft hood, theequipment shall not be
operated until proper adjustments or repairs are made toprovide
adequate draft throughthe chimney or gas vent.
8.7 Operating Instructions. Operating instructions shall be
furnished and shall be left in a prominent position near the
equipment for theuse of the consumer.
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Table 8.1.1 Gas Input to Burner in Cubic Feet Table 8.1.1 Gas Input to Burner in Cubic Feet
per Hour per Hour (Continued)
Seconds Size ofMeter
Dial
Test Seconds Size ofMeter
Dial
Test
for One for One
Revolution l/n ft3 1 ft 2 ft3 5 ft3 Revolution ft3 1 ft3 2 ft3 5 ft3
720 360
10 180 1800 51 35 71 141 353
11 164 327 655 1636 52 35 69 138 346
12 150 300 600 1500 53 34 68 136 340
13 138 277 555 1385 54 33 67 133 333
14 129 257 514 1286 55 33 65 131 327
15 120 240 480 1200 56 32 64 129 32 1
16 112 225 450 1125 57 32 63 126 316
17 106 212 424 1059 58 31 62 124 310
18 1O0 200 400 1O00 59 30 61 122 305
19 95 189 379 947 60 30 60 120 300
20 90 180 360 900 62 29 58 116 290
21 86 171 343 857 64 29 56 112 281
22 82 164 327 818 66 29 54 109 273
23 78 157 313 783 68 28 53 106 265
24 75 150 300 750 70 26 51 103 257
25 72 144 288 720 72 25 50 100 250
26 69 138 277 692 74 24 48 97 243
27 67 133 267 667 76 24 47 95 237
28 64 129 257 643 78 23 46 92 23 1
29 62 124 248 62 1 80 22 45 90 225
30 60 120 240 600 82 22 44 88 220
31 58 116 232 581 84 21 43 86 214
32 56 113 225 563 86 21 42 84 209
33 55 1o9 218 545 88 20 41 82 205
34 53 106 212 529 90 20 40 80 200
35 51 103 206 514 94 19 38 76 192
36 50 1O0 200 500 98 18 37 74 184
37 49 97 195 486 100 18 36 72 180
38 47 95 189 474 104 17 35 69 173
39 46 92 185 462 1O8 17 33 67 167
40 45 90 180 450 112 16 32 64 161
41 44 88 176 440 116 15 31 62 155
42 43 86 172 430 120 15 30 60 150
43 42 84 167 420 130 14 28 55 138
44 41 82 164 410 140 13 26 51 129
45 40 80 160 400 150 12 24 48 120
46 39 78 157 391 160 11 22 45 112
47 38 77 153 383 170 11 21 42 106
48 37 75 150 375 180 10 20 40 100
49 37 73 147 367 Note: To convertto Btu per hour, multiply by the Btu heating value
50 36 72 144 360 of the gas used.

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Chapter 9 SizingTables ter 2. For SI units, 1 ft4= 0.028 n13; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 in. water
col-
umn = 0.249 kPa; 1 psi = 6.894 kPa; 1000 Btu/hr = 0.293 kW.
9.1 Tables for Sizing Gas Piping Systems. Tables 9.1 through
9.34 can beused to size gas piping systems as required in C h a p

Table 9.1 Maximum Capacity of Pipe in Cubic Feetof Gas per Hourfor Gas Pressuresof 0.5 psi or Less and a Pressure Dropof
0.3 in.Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

th Nominal of Pipe (ft)

IronPipeInternal
Diameter
Size
(in.) (in.)20 10 30 40 50 60175 150
70 12580100 90 200

'22
14 32 0.364 18 I3 14 10 1211 11 6 9 7 8 8

s/8 0.493
40 49 72 17 18 3421 3022 223
25 15 14
1320.622 73 92 31 34 63
5038 5640 43 46 28 26
152 190 2780.824 130 11,5 105 96 90 64 84 72 79 55 59

1' / 4 275
1.380
305
320
350
370
1,O.N
400440
500
590
730 2.50 210
225
ll/? 890
1,100
1,600
1,610 670
760 320
fil0
350380410
560
460490530
2.067
2 3,050 2,100 1,650
1,450
1,270
1,150
1,050 930
990 870610
650
710
780
2.469
4,800 3,300 2,700 2,300
2,000
1,850
1,700
1,600
1,500
1,400 1,2.50 1,130 1,050 980

3.068 3 8,500
5,900
4,700
4,100
3,600
3,250
3,000 2,800 2,600
2,500 2,200
2,000 1,850
1,700
4 4.026 17,500
12,000
9,700
8,300 7,400 6,800
6,200 .i,800 5,400
3,100 4,500
4,100 3,800 3,500

Table 9.2 Maximum Capacityof Pipe in Cubic Feetof Gas per Hourfor Gas Pressuresof 0.5 psi or Less and a Pressure Drop
of
0.5 in.Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

th Nominal of Pipe (ft)

IronPipeInternal
Diameter
Size
(in.)(in.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 150
90 125 100 175 200

18 20 24
0.364 29 43 16 159 1410 13
11 12 8
?/* 0.493 9.532 65 40 45 33 36 27 29 31 24 22 20 19
0.622 175 73 120
82 97 66
57 61 53 5040 44 37 35
3/4 0.824170200250360 138
151 125 118 110 103 93 84
72 77
205220
1 2402601285
,049
320375465680 19.5 160175 145 135
0400430460490530580
11/4
660770950
1400
1.380
1I / ? 1.610 2100
1460
1180 990 900 810 690
750 650 620 550 500 460 430
2 2.067 3950
2750
2200 1900 1680
1520
1400
1300 1220 1150 1020 950 850 800

2'/, 2.469 6300

4350
3520
3000
2650
2400
2250
2050 1950 1850 1650 1500 1370 1280
3 3.068 11000 7700
6250 5300 4750
4300
3900
3700 3450 3250 2950 2650 2450 2280
4 4.026 23000
15800
12800
10900
9700
8800 8100 7500 7200 6700 6000 5500 5000 4600

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Table 9.3 Pipe Sizing Tablefor 2 psi Pressure Capacityof Pipes of Different Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feet per Hour for
an Initial Pressureof 2.0 psi with a 1.0 psi Pressure Drop anda Gas of 0.6 Specific Gravity

Pipe Size of Total Equivalent

Length of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard
Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 10 20 3050 40 60 70 80175 150
90 125 100 200

I/* 0.622 1506 1065 869 753 673 615 369 532 502 462 414 372 344 318
3/4 0.824 3041 2150 1756
1521 1360 1241 1150 1075 1014 836
934 751 695 642
1 1.049 5561 3932 3211 2781 2487 2270
2102 1966 1854 1708
1528 1373 1271 1174

1.380
1'/4 11415 8072 6591
5708
5105 4660 4315 4036 3805 3508
3138 2817 2608 2413
11/2 1.610
17106
12096
9876 8553 7650 6983 6465 6048 5702 5257 4702 4222 3909 3613
2 2.067 32944 23295 1902016472 14733
13449
12452
11647
10981
10125
9056
8130 7527 6959

2'/* 2.469 52505

37127 3031426253 23481 21435 19845
18563 17502 16138
14434
12960 11999 11093
3.068 3 92819 65633 5358946410 41510 37893 35082 32817 30940 28530 25518 22911 21211 19608
4 4.026 189326 133873 10930794663 84669 77292 71558 66937 63109 58194 52050 46732 43265 39997

Table 9.4 Pipe Sizing Tablefor 5 psi Pressure Capacityof Pipes o f Different Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feet per Hour for
an Initial Pressureof 5.0 psi with a 3.5 psi Pressure Drop anda Gas of 0.6 Specific Gravity

Pipe Sue of Total Equivalent

Length of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 175
100150 125 200

'12 0.622 3185 2252 1839 1593 1425 1301 1204 1153 1062 979 786
876 728 673

R/4 0.824 6434 4550 3715 3217 2878 2627 2432 2330 2145 1978 1769 1589 1471 1360
1 1.049 11766 8320 6793 5883 5262 4804 4447 4260 3922 3617 3235 2905 2690 2487

11/4
1.380 24161 17084
13949
12080
10805
9864 9132 8542 8054 7427 6643 5964 5522 5104
1'/*
1.610 36206 25602 20904 18103 16192 14781 13685 12801 12069 11128 9953
8937
8274 7649
2 2.067 69727 49305 40257 34864 31183 28466 26354 24652 23242 21433 19170 17211 15934
14729
2.469 111133 78583 64162 55566 49700 45370 42004 39291 37044 34159 30553 27431 25396 23478
3 3.068 196468138924113431
98234
87863
80208 74258 69462 65489 60387 54012 48494 44897 41504
4 4.026 400732 283361 231363 200366 179213163598151463 141680 133577123173110169 98911 9157484656

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Table 9.5 Pipe Sizing Table for Pressures Under1 Pound Approximate Capacityof Pipes of DifferentDiameters and Lengthsin
Cubic Feetper Hour with Pressure Drop of 0.3 in. Water Column and0.6 Specific Gravity

Pipe Size of Equivalent

Length
Total of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 100 150
250 200 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000

1.o0 1.049 215 148 119 102 90 82 70 62 43 34 29

1.25 1.380 442 304 244 209 185 168 143 127 87 70 60
1.50 1.610 662 455 366 31 3 277 25 1 215 191 131 105 90
2.00 2.067 1275 a77 704 602 534 484 41 4 367 252 203 173
2.50 2.469 2033 1397 1122 960 851 77 1 660 585 402 323 2 76
3.00 3.068 3594 2470 1983 1698 1505 1363 1167 1034 71 1 571 488
3.50 3.548 5262 3616 2904 2485 2203 1996 1708 1514 1041 836 715
4.00 4.026 7330 5038 4046 3462 3069 2780 2380 21 O9 1450 1164 996
5.00 5.047 13261 91 14 7319 6264 55.52 5030 4305 3816 2623 2106 1802
6.00 6.065 21472 14758 11851 10143 8990 8145 697 1 61 78 4246 341O 2919
8.00 7.981 441 I8 30322 24350 20840 18470 16735 14323 12694 8725 7006 5997
10.00 10.020 80130 55073 44225 37851 33547 30396 26015 23056 15847 12725 10891
12.00 11.938 126855 87187 70014 59923 53109 48120 41 185 36501 25087 20146 17242

Table 9.6 Pipe Sizing Tablefor Pressures Under 1 Pound Approximate Capacityof Pipes of DifferentDiameters and Lengthsin
Cubic Feet per Hourwith Pressure Drop of 0.5 in. Water Column and0.6 Specific Gravity

Pipe Size of Equivalent

Length
Total of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard
Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000

1.o0 1.049 284 195 157 134 119 108 92 82 56 45 39

1.25 1.380 583 400 322 275 244 22 1 189 168 115 93 79
1.50 1.610 873 600 482 41 2 3 66 33 1 283 251 173 139 119
2.00 2.067 1681 1156 928 794 704 638 546 484 333 267 229
2.50 2.469 2680 1842 1479 1266 1122 1017 870 771 530 426 364
3.00 3.068 4738 3256 2615 2238 1983 1797 1338 1363 937 752 644
3.50 3.548 6937 4767 3828 3277 2904 263 1 2252 1996 1372 1102 943
4.00 4.026 9663 6641 5333 4565 4046 3666 31 37 2780 1911 1535 1313
5.00 5.047 17482 12015 9649 8258 7319 6632 5676 5030 3457 2776 2376
6.00 6.065 28308 19456 15624 13372 11851 10738 9190 8145 5598 4496 3848
8.00 7.981 58161 39974 32100 27474 24350 22062 18883 16735 11502 9237 7905
10.00 10.020 105636 72603 58303 49900 44225 4007 1 34296 30396 2089 1 16776 14358
12.00 11.938 167236 114940 92301 78998 700 14 63438 54295 481 20 33073 26559 2273 1

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Table 9.7 Pipe Sizing Table for 1 Pound Pressure Capacityof Pipes ofDifferent Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feet per Hour
for an Initial Pressureof 1.0 psiwith a 10 Percent Pressure Drop and
a Gas of 0.6 Specific Gravity

Pipe Size of Total Equivalent

Length
(ft) Pipe of
Schedule 40
Standard
Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 150 100 200 250 300 1500
4001000 500 2000

1.o0 1.O49 717 493 396 338 300 2 72 233 206 142 114 97
1.25 1.380 1471 1011 812 695 616 558 478 423 29 1 234 200
1.50 1.610 2204 1515 1217 1041 923 836 716 634 436 350 300
2.00 2.067 4245 2918 2343 2005 1777 1610 1378 1222 840 674 5 77
2.50 2.469 6766 4651 3735 3196 2833 2567 2197 1947 1338 1075 920
3.00 3.068 11962 8221 6602 5650 5008 4538 3884 3442 2366 1900 1626
3.50 3.548 17514 12037 9666 8273 7332 6644 5686 5039 3464 2781 2381
4.00 4.026 24398 16769 13466 11525 10214 9255 7921 7020 4825 3875 3316
5.00 5.047 44140 30337 24362 2085 1 18479 16744 14330 12701 8729 7010 6000
6.00 6.065 71473 49123 39447 33762 29923 271 12 23204 20566 14135 11351 9715
8.00 7.981 146849 100929 81049 69368 61479 55705 47676 42254 2904 1 23321 19960
10.00 10.020 266718 183314 147207 125990 111663 101175 86592 76745 52747 42357 36252
12.00 11.938 422,248 290209 233048 199459 176777 160172 137087 121498 83505 67057 57392

Table 9.8 Pipe Sizing Tablefor 2 Pounds Pressure Capacityof Pipes ofDifferent Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feetper Hour
a Gas of 0.6 Specific Gravity
for an Initial Pressureof 2.0 psi with a 10 Percent Pressure Drop and
~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~

Pipe Size of Total Equivalent Length of Pipe (ft)

Schedule 40
Standard
Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 1O0 150250 200 300 400 500 15001000 2000

1.o0 1.049 1112 764 614 525 466 422 36 1 320 220 177 151
1.25 1.380 2283 1569 1260 1079 956 866 74 1 657 45 2 363 310
1.50 1.610 342 1 2351 1888 1616 1432 1298 1111 984 677 543 465
2.00 2.067 6589 4528 3636 3112 2758 2499 2139 1896 1303 1046 896
2.50 2.469 10501 7217 5796 496 1 4396 3983 3409 3022 2077 1668 1427
3.00 3.068 18564 12759 10246 8769 7772 7042 6027 5342 3671 2948 2523
3.50 3.548 27181 18681 15002 12840 11379 10311 8825 782 1 5375 4317 3694
4.00 4.026 37865 26025 20899 17887 15853 14364 12293 10895 7488 6013 5147
5.00 5.047 68504 47082 37809 32359 28680 25986 22240 19711 13547 10879 931 1
6.00 6.065 110924 76237 61221 52397 46439 42077 36012 31917 21936 17616 15077
8.00 7.981 227906 156638 125786 107657 95414 86452 73992 65578 45071 36194 30977
10.00 10.020 413937 284497 228461 195533 173297 157020 134389 119106 81861 65737 56263
12.00 11.938 655315 450394 36 1682 309553 274351 248582 212754 188560 129596 104070 89071

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Table 9.9 Pipe Sizing Table for5 Pounds PressureCapacity of Pipes of Different Diameters and Lengths
in Cubic Feet per Hour
a of 0.6 Specific Gravity
for an Initial Pressureof 5.0 psi with a 10 Percent Pressure Drop and Gas

Pipe Size of Equivalent

Length
Total of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000

1.o0 1.049 1989 1367 1098 833 940 755 646 572 393270 316
1.3801.25 28074084 2254 1929 1710 I549 1326 1175 808 649 555
1.50 1.610 42066120 3378 2891 2562 2321 1987 1761 1210 972 832
2.00 2.067 11786 8101 6505 5567 4934 4471 3827 23313391 1872 1602
2.50 2.469 1878.5 12911 10368 8874 7865 7126 6099 5405 3715 2983 2553
3.00 3.068 33209 22824 18329 15687 13903 12597 10782 9556 6568 5274 4514
3.50 3.548 48623 33418 26836 22968 20356 18444 15786 13991 9616 7722 6609
4.00 4.026 67736 46555 37385 51997 28358 25694 21991 19490 13396 10757 9207
5.047
5.00 122544 84224 67635 57887 51304 46485 39785 33261 24235 19461 16656
6.065
6.00 198427 136378 109516 93732 83073 75270 64421 57095 39241 31512 26970
7.981
8.00 407692 280204 225014 192583
170683 154651
132361 117309 80626 64745 53414
10.00 10.020 740477 508926 408686 349782 310005 280887 240403 213065 146438 117595 100646
12.00 11.938 1172269 805694 647001 553749 490777 444680 380588 337309 231830 186168 159336

Table 9.10 Pipe Sizing Tablefor 10 Pounds Pressure Capacityof Pipes of Different Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feet per
Hour for an Initial Pressureof 10.0 psi with a 10 Percent Pressure Dropand a Gasof 0.6 Specific Gravity

Size Pipe of Equivalent

Length
Total of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 100 150 200300 250 400 500 1000 1500 2000

1.o0 1.O49 3259 2240 1798 1539 1364 1236 1O58 938 644 517 443
1.25 1.380 6690 4598 3692 3160 280 1 2538 2172 1925 1323 1 O62 909
1.50 1.610 10024 6889 5532 4735 4197 3802 3254 2884 1982 1592 1362
2.00 2.067 19505 13268 10655 9119 8082 7323 6268 5555 3818 3066 2624
2.50 2.469 30769 21148 16982 14535 12882 11672 9990 8854 6083 4886 4182
3.00 3.068 54395 37385 30022 25695 22773 20634 17660 15652 10757 8638 7393
3.50 3.548 79642 54737 43956 37621 33343 302 1 1 25857 22916 15750 12648 10823
4.00 4.026 110948 76254 61235 52409 46449 42086 36020 31924 21941 I7620 15080
5.00 5.047 200720 137954 110782 94815 84033 76140 65166 .57755 39695 31876 27282
6.00 6.065 325013 223379 179382153527 136068 123288 105<518 93519 64275 51615 44 176
8.00 7.981 667777 458959 368561315440 279569 253310 2 16800 192146 132061 106050 90765
10.00 10.020 1212861 833593 669404 572924 507772 460078 393767 348988 239858 192614 164853
12.00 11.938 1920112 1319682 1059751907010 803866 728361 623383 552493 379725 304933 260983

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Table 9.1 1 Pipe Sizing Table for 20 Pounds Pressure Capacityof Pipes of Different Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feet per
a Gas of 0.6 Specific Gravity
Hour for an Initial Pressureof 20.0 psi with a 10 Percent Pressure Drop and
Pipe Size of Equivalent
Length
Total of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.) 50 1O0 150 250 200 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000

1.o0 5674
1.049 3900 3132 2680 2375 2152 1842 1633 1122 901 771
1.25 8006
11649
1.380 6429 5503 4877 4419 3782 3352 2304 1850 1583
1.50 1.610 17454
11996 9633 8245 7307 662 1 5667 5022 3452 2372
2772
2.00 2.067 33615
23103 18553 15879 14073 12751 10913 9672 6648 5338 4569
2.50 2.469 53577 36823 29570 25308 22430 20323 17394 15416 10595 8509 7282
3.00 3.068 94714 65097 52275 4474 1 39653 35928 30750 27253 18731 15042 12874
3.50 3.548 138676
95311 76538 65507 58058 52604 45023 39903 27425 22023
18849
4.00 4.026 193187
132777 106624 91257 80879 73282 62720 55538 38205 30680 26258
5.00 5.047 349503 240211 192898 165096 146322 132578 11 3470 100566 69118 55505 47505
6.00 6.065
565926
388958 312347 267329 236928 214674 183733 162840 111919
89875
76921
8.00 7.981 1162762 799160 641754 549258 486797 441074 377502 334573 229950 184658
158043
10.00 10.020 2111887 1451488 1165596 997600 884154 8011O8 685645 607674 417651 335388 287049
12.00 11.938
3343383 2297888 1845285 1579326 1399727 1268254 1085462 962025 661194 530962 454435

Table 9.12 Pipe Sizing Table for 50 Pounds Pressure Capacityof Pipes of Different Diameters and Lengthsin Cubic Feet per
Hour for an Initial Pressureof 50.0 psi with a 10 Percent Pressure Drop and
a Gas of 0.6 Specific Gravity
Pipe Size of Equivalent
Length
Total of Pipe (ft)
Schedule 40
Standard
Internal
Pipe Diameter
(in.) (in.1 50 100 150250 200 300 400 500 1000 1500 2000

1.o0 1.O49 12993 8930 7171 6138 5440 4218

4929 3739 2570 2063 1766
1.25 1.380 26676 18335
14723
12601 16811 10119 8661 7676 5276 4236 3626
1.50 1.610 39970 27471 22060 18881 16733 15162 12976 11501 7904 6348 5433
2.00 2.067 76977 52906 42485 36362 32227 29200 24991 22149 15223
12225
10463
2.50 2.469 122690
84324 67715 57955 51365 46540 39832 35303 24263 19484
16676
3.00 3.068 216893
149070
119708 102455 90804
82275
70417
62409 42893 34445 29480
3.50 3.548 317564 218260 175271 150009 132950
120463 103100 91376 62802 50432 43164
4.00 4.026 442393 304054 244166 208975 185211
167814
143627
127294 87489 70256 60130
5.00 5.047 800352 550077 441732 378065 335072 303600 259842 230293 158279 127104
108784
6.00 6.065 1295955
890703 715266 612175 542559 491598 420744 372898 256291 205810 176147
8.00 7.981 266269318300541469598 1257785 1114752
1010046
864469
766163 526579 422862 361915
10.00 10.020 4836161 332386626691822284474 2024687
1834514 1391556
1570106 956409 768030 657334
12.00 11.938 7656252 526209942256513616611 3205335 2904266 2485676 2203009 151411512158881040643

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Table 9.13 Maximum Capacity of Semi-Rigid Tubing in Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour forGas Pressures of 0.5 psi or Less and a
Pressure Dropof 0.3 in. Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

Outside Length of Tubing (ft)

Diameter
(in.) 10
30 20 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200

3/u 20 14 11 10 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 3 4 4

1/2 42 29 23 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

5/8 86 59 47 40 36 33 30 28 26 25 22 20 18 17

'/4 150 103 83 71 63 57 52 49 46 43 38 35 32 30

'/U 212117 146 100 89 81 74 69 65 6142 54

45 49

Table 9.14 Maximum Capacity of Semi-Rigid Tubing in Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour forGas Pressures of 0.5 psi or Less and a
Pressure Dropof 0.5 in. Water Column (Based on a0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

Outside (ft) Length of Tubing

Diameter
(in.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200

3/s 27 18 15 13 11 10 9 9 8 8 7 6 6 5

'/2 56 38 31 26 23 21 19 18 17 16 14 13 12 11

5/s 113 78 62 53 47 43 39 37 34 33 29 26 24 22

3/4 197 136 109 93 83 75 69 64 60 57 50 46 42 39

'/a 280 193 159 132 117 106 98 91 85 81 71 65 60 55

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I Table 9.15 Maximum Capacity of Semi-Rigid Tubingin Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour for Gas Pressures of 0.5 psi or Less anda
Pressure Dropof 1.0 in.Water Column (Based on a 0.6 Specific Gravity Gas)
Use this table to sue tubing from house line regulator to theappliance.
Diameter: Inside (Outside)

Length /4 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. 5/8 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 11/4 in.
(ft) (0.315 in.) (0.430 in.) (0.545 in.) (0.666 in.) (0.785 in.) (1.025 in.) (1.265 in.)
10 42 95 177 300 46 1 928 1612
15 34 76 142 241 370 745 1294
20 29 65 122 206 317 638 1108
30 23 52 98 165 255 512 890
40 20 45 84 142 218 439 761
50 18 40 74 125 193 389 675
60 16 36 67 114 175 352 61 1
70 15 33 62 105 161 324 563
80 14 31 57 97 150 30 1 523
90 13 29 54 91 140 283 49 1
100 12 27 51 86 133 267 464
125 11 24 45 76 118 237 41 1
150 10 22 41 69 107 215 372
175 9 20 38 64 98 197 343
200 8 19 35 59 91 184 319
250 7 17 31 53 81 163 283
300 7 15 28 48 73 147 256

Table 9.16 Maximum Capacity of Semi-Rigid Tubing in CubicFeet per Hour for a Gas Pressure of 2 psi or Less and Pressure
I Drop of 17 in.Water Column (Based on a 0.6 Specific Gravity Gas)
Diameter: Inside (Outside)
Length 1/4 in. 3/8 in. 1/2 in. 5/8 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 11/4 in.
(ft) (0.315 in.) (0.430 in.) (0.545 in.) (0.666 in.) (0.785 in.) (1.025 in.) (1.265 in.)
10 201 454 845 1435 2200 4428 7690
161 15 364 678 1152 1766 3556 6175
20 138 312 581 986 1512 3044 5285
30 111 250 466 792 1214 2444 4244
40 95 214 399 678 1039 2092 3632
50 354 84 190 60 1 921 1854 3219
60 320 76 172 544 834 1680 2917
70 70 158 295 50 1 768 1545 2684
80 65 147 274 466 714 1438 2496
90 61 139 257 437 670 1349 2342
8 100 243 131 413 633 1274 2213
1 125 116 215 366 561 1129 1961
150 195 46 105 332 508 1023 1777
3 175 96 180 305 468 94 1 1635
200 167 40 90 284 435 876 1521
250 35 80 148 25 1 386 776 1348
300 32 72 134 228 349 70 3 1121

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and a Pressure Dropof 1.0 psi (Based on a 0.6 Specific Gravity Gas)

Nominal Length of Tubing (ft)

Tubing
Diameter
Internal
Inside
Diameter
(in.) (in.) 5 10 20 15 30 40 50 60 70 25080
20017590
150125100 300

306459
0.315 204242 100
163
110122139 93 82 87 5472 59 65 49 43

285
323
3/8 382
484
569
722
0.430
1071 102
119
124
139
151
168
255
191
204
217
234

/2 391
416
0.545
450
493
548
620
731
918
1088
1385
2040 365
246
268
289
323 217 195
5/s 0.666 3527
2363
1827
1581
1258
1062 935 671
722
773
850 629 425
459
497
552 374 336

s/4 0.785 5524

3697
2932
2507
1955
1700
1487
1326
1215
1130
1045
986
871
782
718
671 527586
1 1.025 8923 6459
5269 4589 3739
3229
2847 2592 2380
2252
2125
1997
1785
1615
1530
1445 1275
1147

1/4 1.265 17847

12748
10198
8923
7309
6374
5694
5184
459
4419
4164
3994
3627
3229
3017
2804
2507
2295

1/2 1.505 26345

18696
15297
12748
11048
9348
8328 7649 6969
6544
6119
5779
5184
4759
4419
4164
3654
3399

2 1.985 49291
34843
28894
24645
20396
16997
15297
14447
12748
11898
11473
10623
9603
8838 8243 7649 6884
6289
2/2 2.465
76485
54390
44192
38243
30594
27195
23795
22096
20396
18696
17847
16997
15297
13597
13172
11898
10623
9773

Table 9.18 Maximum Capacity of Semi-Rigid Tubingin Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour for a Gas Pressure of 5.0 psi or Less and a
Pressure Drop of 3.5 psi (Based on a 0.6 Specific Gravity Gas)

Nominal Length of Tubing (ft)

Tubing
DiameterInternal
Inside
Diameter
(in.) (in.) 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175250200 300

0.315 75 85791
94101
417
111
527
124141149161173190
351
209239281

373
403
439
3490
/ 556
~ 659
835
981
1245
0.430
1845 351 329 261
290 176
205
214
240

337
373
425
461
498
556
630
674
717
0.545
776
3514
2387
849
1874
1581
1259
1069
944

5/x 0.666
6076
4070
3148
2723
2167
1830
1611
1464
578
1332
644
1245
732
1157
791
1083
857
952

/4 0.785
9517
6369
5051 4319 3368
2928
2562
2284
2094
1947
1801
1698
1501
1347
1237
1142
1010 906
1 1.025
15374
11127
9078
7906 6442 5564
4905 4466 4100
3880
3660
3441
3075
2782
2635
2489
2196
1977

1/4 1.265
30747 21962 17570
15374 12592 10981
9810
8931
8199
7614
7174
6881
6076
5564
5198 4832
4319 3853

1l / 2 1.505
45388
32211 26355
21962 19034
16106
14349
13177
12006
11274
10542
9956
8931
8199
7614 7174 6296
5857
2 1.985
84920 60030 49781
42460
35139
29283
26356
24890 21962 20498
19766
18302
16545
15227
14202
13177
11860
10835

2]/2 2.465 1317739370576135658865270946853409963806835139322113074729283 26355 2342622694204981830216838

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Table 9.19 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Cubic Feet per Hour for Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or Less and Pressure Dropof 0.5 in.
Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

EHD* (ft)
Flow
Designation 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 250 300
18 19 22 2513 32 46 5 511 10
6 7
10 9
I
31 35l5 44 63 19 21 25 27 14 17
15 16 7 8 13
9 10

18 115 82 66 58 52 47 41 37 34 31 29 28 26 20 18 16 15
19 134 95 77 67 60 55 47 42 38 36 33 32 30 23 21 19 17

23 225 161 132 116 104 96 83 75 68 63 60 57 54 42 38 34 32

25 270 192 157 137 122 112 97 87 80 74 69 65 62 48 44 39 36

30 471 330 267 231 206 188 162 144 131 121 113 107 101 78 71 63 57
31 546 383 310 269 240 218 188 168 153 141 132 125 118 91 82 74 67

two end fittings. Tubing runswith larger numbers of bends or fittings shall be increased
Note: Table includes losses for four 90-degree bends and
1,= 1.3nwhere L is additional length (ft) of tubing andn is the number of additional
by an equivalent lengthof tubing to the following equation:
fittings or bends.
*EHD -equivalent hydraulic diameter - a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubingsizes. The greater the valueof
EHD, the greater the gas capacityof the tubing.

Table 9.20 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Cubic Feet perHour for Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or Less and a Pressure Drop of 3 in.
Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)
EHD* (ft)
Flow
Designation 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 250 300
13 120 83 67 57 51 46 39 35 32 29 27 26 24 19 17 15 13
54 63 691 78 1590 112 160

18 277 197 161 140 125 115 100 89 82 76 71 67 63 52 45 40 37

19 327 231 189 164 147 134 116 104 95 88 82 77 73 60 52 46 42

23 529 380 313 273 245 225 196 176 161 150 141 133 126 104 91 82 75
25 649 462 379 329 295 270 234 210 192 178 167 157 149 122 106 95 87

30 1182 828 673 580 518 471 407 363 330 306 285 268 254 206 178 159 144
31 1365 958 778 672 599 546 471 421 383 355 331 311 295 240 207 184 168

Note: Table includes losses for four 90degree bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends or fittings shall be increased
by a n equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3nwhere L is additional length (ft)of tubing andn is the number of additional
fittings or bends.
'EHD - equivalent hydraulic diameter- a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes.The greater the valueof
EHD, the greater the gas capacityof the tubing.

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Table 9.21 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Cubic Feetper Hour for a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or Less and a Pressure Drop
of 6 in.
Water Column (Based on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)
~ ~~

EHD* Tubing Length (ft)

Flow
Designation 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 250
200 300

13 173 120 96 83 74 67 57 51 46 42 39 37 35 2821 24 19

I 229 15
112 130 160 69 9978 9027 30 34 3963 48 5851 54

18 389 277 227 197 176 161 140 125 115 106 100 94 89 73 63 57 52
19 461 327 267 231 207 189 164 147 134 124 116 109 104 85 73 66 60

23 737 529 436 380 342 313 273 245 225 209 196 185 176 145 126 114 104
25 911 649 532 462 414 379 329 295 270 250 234 221 210 172 149 134 122

30 1687
1182
960 828 739 673 580 318 4'71 435 407 383 363 294 254 226 206
31 1946
1365
1110 958 855 778 672 599 546 505 471 444 421 342 295 263 240

Note: Table includeslosses for four 90-degree bends andtwo end fittings. Tubing runswith larger numbers of bends or fittings shall be increased
by an equivalent lrngth of tubing to the following equation:1. = 1.3n whereL is additional length (ft) of tubing andn is the number of additional
fittings or bends.
'EHD -equivalent hydraulic diameter - a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater thevalue of
EHD, the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

Table 9.22 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Cubic Feetper Hour for Gas Pressureof 2 psi and a Pressure Dropof 1 psi (Based on
0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

EHD* (ft)
Flow
Designation 10 25 30 40 50 75 80 150 100 200 250 300 400 500

13 270 166 151 129 115 93 89 79 64

49 55 44 38 34
I 15 353 220 200 172 154 124 120 107 87
67 75 61 52 46

18 587 374 342 297 266 218 211 189 155 135 121 110 96 86
19 700 444 405 351 314 257 249 222 182 157 141 129 111 1 o0

23 1098 709 650 567 510 420 407 366 302 263 236 217 189 170
25 1372 876 801 696 624 512 496 445 364 317 284 260 225 202

30 2592 1620 1475 1273 1135 922 892 795 646 557 497 453 390 348
31 2986 1869 1703 1470 1311 1066 1031 920 748 645 576 525 453 404

Notes:
I If regulator loss exceeds 9/4 psi, DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with
1. Table does not include effect of pressure drop across line regulator.
regulator manufacturer for pressuredrops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across regulator may vary with the flow rate.
2. CAUTION: Capacities shown in table may exceed maximum capacity for a selected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manufacturer
for guidance.
3. Table includes losses for four SO-degree bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger number of bends or fittings shall be increased
by
an equivalent length of tubing according to the following equation: L = 1.3nwhere L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of
additional fittings or bends.
'EHD - equivalent hydraulic diameter- a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes.The greater thevalue of
EHD, the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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on a 0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)

EHD* Length Tubing (ft)

Flow
Designation
25 10 30 40 50 75 80 150 100 200 250 300 400 500
13 523 322251 292 95 223
107 124
180154 174 86 74 66

I 15 420 674 382 329 293 238 230 205 166

89 100
143116 128

1084 18 691 632 549 492 403 391 350 287 249 223 204 177 159
19 1304 827 755 654 586 479 463 415 339 294 263 240 208 186

23 1995 1289 1181 1031 926 763 740 665 548 478 430 394 343 309
25 2530 1616 1478 1284 1151 944 915 820 672 584 524 479 416 373

30 4923 3077 2803 2418 2157 1752 1694 1511 1228 1060 945 860 742 662
31 5659 3543 3228 2786 2486 2021 1955 1744 1418 1224 1092 995 858 766

Notes:
I 1. Table does not include effect of pressure drop across line regulator.
If regulator loss exceeds 1 psi, DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with
regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drop across regulator
may vary with the flow rate.
2. CAUTION: Capacities shown in table may exceed maximum capacity of selected regulator. Consult with tubing manufacturer for guidance.
3. Table includes losses for four 90-degree bends and
two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends or fittings shall be increasedby
I, = 1.3n where L is additional length (ft) of tubing andTZ is the number of additional
an equivalent length of tubing to the following equation:
fittings or bends.
*EHD - equivalent hydraulic diameter- a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubingsizes. The greater the value of
EHD, the greater thegas capacity of the tubing.

Table 9.24 Multipliers to Be Used with Tables 9-1 Through

9-12 When the Specific Gravity of the Gas Is Other Than 0.60

Specific
Multiplier
Gravity
Multiplier
Gravity

0.35 1.31 1.o0 0.78

O. 40 0.74
1.23 1.10
0.45 1.16 1.20 0.71
0.50 1.10 1.30 0.68
0.55 1.O4 1.40 0.66
1 0.60 .o0 1.50 0.63
0.65 0.61
0.96 1.60
0.70 0.93 1.70 0.59
0.75 0.58
0.90 1.80
0.80 0.87 1.90 0.56
0.84 0.85 2.00 0.55
0.82 0.90 2.10 0.54

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Table 9.25 Pipe Sizing Between First Stage (High-pressure Regulator) and Second Stage (Low-Pressure Regulator)
Maximum undiluted propane capacities listed are based on a 10-psi fist stage setting and 1 psi pressure drop.
Capacities in 1000 Btn/hr.

Schedule 40 Pipe Sue, 1 psi drop

Pipe '/n in. 3/* in. 1 in. 1 in. 1'/e in. 2 in. 3 in. in. 4 in.
Length (ft) 0.622 0.824 1.049 1.38 1.61 2.067 3.068 3.548 4.026
-
30 1843 3854 7259 14904 22331 43008 121180 177425 247 168
40 1577 3298 6213 12756 19113 36809 103714 151853 211544
50 1398 2923 5507 11306 16939 32623 91 920 134585 187487
60 1267 2649 4989 10244 15348 29559 83286 121943 169877
70 1 I65 2437 4590 9424 14120 27194 76622 1 I2186 I56285
80 1084 2267 4270 8767 13136 25299 71 282 104368 145393
90 1017 2127 4007 8226 12325 23737 66882 97925 136417
100 961 2009 3785 7770 11642 22422 63 176 92499 128859
150 772 1613 3039 6240 9349 18005 50733 74280 103478
200 660 1381 2601 5340 8002 15410 4342 1 63574 88564
250 585 1224 2305 4733 7092 13658 38483 56345 78493
300 530 1109 2089 4289 6426 12375 34868 51052 71 120
350 488 1020 1922 3945 591 1 11 385 32078 46967 65430
400 454 949 1788 3670 5499 10591 29843 43694 60870
450 426 890 1677 3444 5160 9938 28000 40997 57112
500 402 841 1584 3253 4874 9387 26449 38725 53948
600 364 762 1436 2948 4416 8505 23965 35088 48880
700 335 701 1321 2712 4063 7825 22047 32280 44969
800 312 652 1229 2523 3780 7279 2051 1 30031 41835
900 293 612 1I53 2367 3546 6830 19245 28177 39253
1O00 276 578 1089 2236 3350 6452 18178 26616 37078
1500 222 464 8 75 1795 2690 5181 14598 21373 29775
2000 190 397 748 1537 2302 4434 12494 18293 25483

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Table 9.26 Pipe Sizing Between Single orSecond Stage (Low-Pressure Regulator)and Appliance

Nominal Pipe Size, Schedule 40

~~~~~

Pipe 1/2 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 1'/4 in. 1'/2 in. 2 in. 3 in. 31/2 in. 4 in.
Length (ft) 0.622 0.824 1.049 1.38 1.61 2.067 3.068 3.548 4.026

10 29 1 608 1146 2353 3525 6789 19130 28008 39018

20 200 418 788 1617 2423 4666 13148 19250 2681 7
30 161 336 632 1299 1946 3 747 10558 15458 21535
40 137 287 541 1111 1665 3207 9036 13230 18431
50 122 255 480 985 1476 2842 8009 11726 16335
60 110 231 435 892 1337 2575 7256 10625 14801
80 94 198 372 764 1144 2204 621 1 9093 12668
100 84 175 330 677 1014 1954 5504 8059 11227
125 74 155 292 600 899 1731 4878 7143 9950
150 67 141 265 544 815 1569 4420 6472 9016
200 58 120 227 465 697 1343 3783 5539 7716
250 51 107 20 1 412 618 1190 3353 4909 6839
300 46 97 182 374 560 1078 3038 4448 6196
350 43 89 167 344 515 992 2795 4092 570 1
400 40 83 156 320 479 923 2600 3807 5303

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Table 9.27 Copper Tube Sizing BetweenFirst Stage
(High-pressure Regulator) andSecond Stage (Low-Pressure
Regulator). Maximum undiluted propane capacities listed are
based on a 10 psi first stagesetting and 1 psi drop. Capacities
in 1000 Btu/hr.
Table 9.28 Copper Tube Sizing Between Single orSecond
Stage (Low-Pressure Regulator)and Appliance. Maximum
undiluted propane capacities arebased on an 11 in. water
column setting and a0.5 in. water column pressure drop.
Capacities in 1000 Btu/hr.

Outside Diameter Copper Tubing, TypeL Outside Diameter Copper Tubing, TypeL
Tubing Tubing
Length 7/s in. 3/8in. in. 5 / 8 in. 3/4 in. Length 3/8 in. 1/2in. 5/8in. 3/4 in.
(ft)0.430
0.545 0.315
0.785 0.666 (ft) 0.315 0.430 0.545 0.666 0.785

30 309 700 1303 2205 3394 10 49 110 206 348 536

40 265 599 1115 1887 2904 20 34 76 141 239 368
50 235 531 988 1672 2574 30 27 61 114 192 296
60 213 48 1 896 1515 2332 40 23 52 97 164 233
70 196 443 824 1394 2146 50 20 46 86 146 224
80 182 412 767 1297 1996 60 19 42 78 132 203
90 171 386 719 1217 1873 80 16 36 67 113 174
1O0 161 365 679 1149 1769 1O0 14 32 59 1O0 154
150 130 293 546 923 1421 125 12 28 52 89 137
200 111 251 467 790 1216 150 11 26 48 80 124
250 90 222 414 700 1078 200 10 22 41 69 106
300 89 201 375 634 976 250 9 19 36 61 94
350 82 185 345 584 898 300 8 18 33 55 85
400 76 172 32 1 543 836 350 7 16 30 51 78
450 71 162 301 509 784 400 7 15 28 47 73
500 68 I53 284 481 741
600 61 138 238 436 671
700 56 127 237 401 617
800 52 118 22 1 373 5 74

900 49 111 207 350 539

1000 46 1O5 195 331 309
1500 37 84 1.57 266 409
2000 32 72 134 227 350

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Table 9.29 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Thousands of Btu per Hour of Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gasesat a Pressure of
11 in. Water Column anda Pressure Drop of 0.5 in.Water Column (Based on a 1.52 Specific Gravity Gas)

EHD* Length Tubing ( ft)

Flow
Designation10 5 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 250 300

13 72 50 39 34 30 28 23 20 19 17 15 15 14 11 9 8 8

I 15 99 69 55 49 42 39 33 30 26 25 23 22 20 15 14 12 11

18 181 129 104 91 82 74 64 58 53 49 45 44 41 31 28 25 23

19 21 1 150 121 106 94 87 74 66 60 57 52 50 47 36 33 30 26

23 355 254 208 183 164 151 131 118 107 99 94 90 85 66 60 53 5O

25 426 303 248 216 192 177 153 137 126 117 109 102 98 75 69 61 57

30 744 521 422 365 325 297 256 227 207 191 178 169 159 123 112 99 90
31 863 605 490 425 379 344 297 265 241 222 208 197 186 143 129 117 107

Note: Table includes losses for four

SO-degree bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends or fittings shall be increased
L = 1.3nwhere L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional
by a n equivalent length of tubing to the following equation:
fittings or bends.
*EHD -equivalent hydraulic diameter - a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes.The greater thevalue of
EHD, the greater the gas capacityof the tubing.

Table 9.30 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Thousands of Btu per Hour of Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gasesat a Pressure of
2 psi and a Pressure Drop of 1 psi (Based on 1.52 Specific Gravity Gas)

EHD* (ft)
Flow
Designation 10 25 30 40 50 75 80 110 150 200 250 300 400 500

13 426 262 238 203 181 147 140 124 101 86 77 69 60 53

I 15 558 347 316 271 243 196 189 169 137 118 105 96 82 72

927 18 591 540 469 420 344 333 298 245 213 191 173 151 135
19 1106 701 640 554 496 406 393 350 287 248 222 203 175 158

23 1735 1120 1027 896 806 663 643 578 477 415 373 343 298 268
25 2168 1384 1266 1100 986 809 768 703 575 501 448 411 355 319

30 4097 2560 2331 2012 1794 1457 1410 1256 1021 880 785 716 616 550
31 4720 2954 2692 2323 2072 1685 1629 1454 118'2 1019 910 829 716 638

Notes:
1. Table does not include effectof pressure drop across the line regulator.If regulator loss exceeds 1/2 psi (based on 13 in. water column outlet
pressure), DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across a reg-
ulator can vary with flow rate.
2. CAUTION: Capacities shown in table can exceed maximum capacity for a selected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manufacturer
for guidance.
3. Table includes losses for four 90degree bends andtwo end fittings. Tubing runs with larger number of bends orfittings shall be increasedby
an equivalent length of tubing according to the following equation:L = 1.3n where L is additional length (ft) of tubing andn is the number of
additional fittings or bends.
'EHD -equivalent hydraulic diameter - a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency behveen different tubing sizes.The greater the valueof
EHD, the greater the gas capacityof the tubing.

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Table 9.31 Maximum Capacity of CSST in Thousands of Btu per Hour of Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gasesat a Pressure of
5 psi and a Pressure Dropof 3.5 psi (Based on a 1.52 Specific Gravity Gas)

EHD * Length Tubing (ft)

Flow
Designation 10 25 30 40 50 75 80 100 150250 200 300500 400

13 826 509 461 396 352 284 275 243 196 169 150 136 117 104

I 15 1065 664 603 520 463 376 363 324 262 226 202 183 158 140

18 1713 1092 999 867 777 637 618 553 453 393 352 322 279 251
19 2061 1307 1193 1033 926 757 731 656 535 464 415 379 328 294

23 3153 2037 1866 1629 1463 1206 1169 1051 866 755 679 622 542 488
25 3999 2554 2336 2029 1819 1492 1446 1296 1062 923 828 757 657 589

30 7829 4864 4430 3822 3409 2769 2677 2388 1941 1675 1493 1359 1173 1046
31 8945 5600 5102 4404 3929 3194 3090 2756 2241 1934 1726 1572 1356 1210

Notes:
I 1. Table does not include effectof pressure drop across line regulator. If regulator loss exceeds 1 psi water column, DO NOT USE THIS TABLE.
Consult with regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure dropacross regnlator can vaq with the flow rate.
2. CAUTION: Capacities shownin table can exceed maximum capacity of sekcted regulator. Consult with tubing manufacturer for guidance.
3. Table includes losses for four SO-degree bends and hvo end fittings. Tubing rnnswith larger numbers of bends or fittings shall be increased by
an eqnivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3n where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional
fittings or bends.
*EHD -equivalent hydraulic diameter - a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater thevalue of
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Table 9.32 Polyethylene Plastic PipeSizing Between Firstatage and Second-Stage Regulator

Plastic Pipe Nominal Outside Diameter (IPS) (dimensionsin parenthesis are inside diameter)
Pipe
Length 1/2 i
n.SDR 3/4in. SDR 1 in. SDR 1/4in. SDR 11/2in.SDR 2 in.SDR
(ft) 9.33 (0.660) 11.0 (0.860) 11.00
(1.077)
10.00
(1.328)
11.00
(1.554)
11.00
(1.943)

30 2143 4292 7744 13416 20260 36402

40 1835 3673 6628 11482 17340 31 155
50 1626 3256 5874 10176 15368 27612
60 1473 2950 5322 9220 13924 25019
70 1355 2714 4896 8483 12810 2301 7
80 1261 2525 4555 789 1 11918 21413
90 1183 2369 4274 7404 11182 2009 1
1O0 1117 2238 4037 6994 10562 18978
125 990 1983 3578 6199 9361 16820
150 897 1797 3242 5616 8482 15240
175 826 1653 2983 5167 7803 14020
200 778 1539 2775 4807 7259 13043
225 72 1 1443 2603 4510 681 1 12238
250 68 1 1363 2459 4260 6434 11560
275 646 1294 2336 4046 6111 10979
300 61 7 1235 2228 3860 5830 10474
350 567 1136 2050 3551 5363 9636
400 528 1057 1907 3304 4989 8965
450 495 992 1789 3100 468 1 841 1
500 468 937 1690 2928 4422 7945
600 424 849 1531 2653 4007 7199
700 390 78 1 1409 2441 3686 6623
800 363 726 1311 2271 3429 6161
900 340 682 1230 2131 3217 578 1
1 O00 322 644 1162 201 2 3039 546 1
1500 258 517 933 1616 244 1 4385
2000 22 1 443 798 1383 2089 3753

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Stage Regulator and Second-Stage Regulator. Maximum
undiluted propane capacities listed are based 10-psi
on first-
stage setting and1-psi pressure drop. Capacities in
1000 Btu/
hr.
Table 9.34 Polyethylene Plastic Tube Sizing Between Single-
or Second-Stage Regulator and Building.Maximum undiluted
on 11-in. water column
propane capacities listed are based
setting and a0.5 in. water column pressure drop. Capacities
in 1000 Btu/hr.

Plastic Tubing Size (CTS) (dimensions Plastic TubingSize (CTS) (dimensions

in parenthesis are inside diameter) in parenthesis are inside diameter)

'/2 in. CTS 1 in. CTS in. CTS

1/2 1 in. CTS
Plastic
Tubing SDR 7.00 SDR .O0
11 Plastic
Tubing SDR 7.00 SDR 11.O0
(ft) Length (0.445) (0.927) Length (ft) (0.445) (0.927)

30 762 5225 10 121 829

40 65 3 4472 20 83 5 69
50 578 3964 30 67 457
60 524 3591 40 57 39 1
70 48 2 3304 50 51 347
80 448 3074 GO 46 314
90 42 1 2884 70 42 289
1O0 397 2724 80 39 269
125 3.5 2 2414 90 37 252
150 319 2188 100 35 238
175 294 2013 125 31 211
200 273 1872 150 28 191
225 256 1757 175 26 176
250 242 1659 200 24 164
275 230 1576 225 22 154
300 219 1503 250 21 145
350 202 1383 275 20 138
400 188 1287 300 19 132
450 176 1207 350 18 121
500 166 1140 400 16 113
600 151 1033
700 139 951
800 129 884
900 121 830
1000 114 784
1500 92 629
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 Chapter 10 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems
10.1 Additional Requirementsto Single Appliance Vent
Tables 10.1 Through 10.5
10-1.1 These venting tables shall not be used where obstruc-
tions, asdescribedintheexceptionstoSection 7.15, are
installed in the venting system. The installation of vents serv-
ing listed appliances with vent dampers shall be in accordance
with the appliance manufacturers instructions or in accor-
dance with the following:
(1) The maximum capacity of the vent system shall be deter-
mined using the NAT Maxcolumn.
(2) The minimumcapacity shall be determined as if the
appliance were a fan-assisted appliance, using the FAN
Min column to determine the minimum capacity of the
vent system. Where the correspondingFan Minis NA,
the vent configuration shall not be permitted and an
alternative venting configurationshall be utilized.
10-1.2 If the vent size determined from the tables is smaller
than the appliance draft hood outlet or flue collar, the smaller
size shall be permitted to be used, provided the following
requirements are met:
(1) The total vent height (H)is at least 10 ft ( 3 m ) .
(2) Vents for appliance draft hood outlets
or flue collars 12 in.
(300 mm) in diameter or smaller are not reduced more
than one tablesize.
(3) Vents forappliancedrafthoodoutletsorflue collars
larger than 12 in. (300 mm) in diameter are not reduced
more than two table sizes.
(4)Themaximum capacity listed in the tablesforafan-
assisted appliance is reduced by 10 percent (0.90 X maxi-
mum table capacity).
(5) The draft hood outlet is greater than 4 in. (100 mm) in
diameter. Do not connect a Sin. (80-mm) diameter vent
to a4-in. (100-mm) diameter draft hood outlet. This pro-
vision shall not apply to fan-assisted appliances.
10-1.3 Single-appliance venting configurations with zero (O) lat-
eral lengths in Tables 10.1, 10.2,and 10.5 shall have no elbows in
the ventingsystem. For vent configurations with lateral lengths,
the ventingtables include allowance for two 90 degree turns. For
each additional 90 degree turn, or equivalent, the maximum
capacity listed in the venting tables shall be reduced by 10 per-
cent (0.90 x maximum table capacity). Two or more turns, the
combined anglesof which equal 90 degrees, shall be considered
equivalent to one90 degree turn.
10-1.4 Zero (O) lateral (L)shall apply onlyto a straightvertical
vent attachedto a top outlet draft hood or flue
collar.
10-1.5 Sea level input ratings shall be used when determining
maximum capacity for high-altitude installation. Actualinput
(derated for altitude)shall be used for determining minimum
capacity for high-altitudeinstallation.
10-1.6 For applianceswith more than one input rate, the min-
imum vent capacity (FAN Min) determined from the tables
shall be less than the lowest appliance input rating, and the
maximum vent capacity (FAN Max/NAT Max) determined
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ing input.
10-1.7 Listed corrugatedmetallicchimneyliner systems in
masonry chimneysshall be sized by using Table 10.1 or 10.2 for
Type B vents with the maximum capacity reduced by 20 percent
(0.80 X maximumcapacity) andthe minimum capacityas
shown in Table 10.1 or 10.2. Corrugated metallic linersystems
installed with bends or offsets shall have their maximum capac-
ity further reduced in accordance with 10.1.3.
10-1.8 If the vertical vent has a larger diameter than the vent
connector, the vertical vent diameter shall be used to deter-
mine the minimum vent capacity, and the connector diameter
shall be used to determine the maximum vent capacity. The
flow area of the vertical vent shall not exceed seven times the
flow area of the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue
col-
lar area, or draft hood outlet area unless designated in accor-
dance with approved engineering methods.
10-1.9 Tables 10.1 through 10.5 shall be used for chimneys
and vents not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line. A
Type B vent or listed chimney lining system passing through
an unusedmasonry chimney flueshall not be considered to be
exposedtotheoutdoors.Table10.3incombination with
Table 10.11 shall be used for clay-tile-lined exterior masonry
chimneys, provided all of the followingrequirements aremet:
(1) The vent connector is Type B double wall.
(2) The vent connector length is limited to 11/2 ft for each
inch (180 mm/mm) of vent connector diameter.
(3) The appliance is draft hood-equipped.
(4) The input rating is less than the maximumcapacity given
by in Table 10.3.
( 5 ) For a water heater, the outdoor design temperature shall
I not be less than 5F (-1.5OG).
(6) For a space-heating appliance, the input rating is greater
than the minimum capacity given by Table 10.11.
Exception: The installation of vents sewinglisted appliances shall be
permitted to be in accordance with the appliance manufacturers in-
structions and the terms of the listing.
10-1.10 Vent connectors shall not be upsized more than two
sizes greater than thelisted appliance categorized vent diame-
ter, flue collar diameter,or draft hood outlet diameter.
10-1.11 In a single run of vent or vent connector, more than
one diameter andtype shall be permittedto be used, provided
that all the sizes and types are permitted by the tables.
10-1.12 Interpolation shall be permitted in calculating capac-
ities for vent dimensions that fall between table entries. (See
Example 3, Appendix G.j
10-1.13 Extrapolation beyond the table entries shall not be
permitted.
For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1000 Btu/hr =
0.293 k W 1 in.2 = 645 mm2.
10-1.14 Forventheightslowerthan6 ft and higher than
shown in the tables, engineering methods shall be used to cal-
culate vent capacities.
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I Appliance
Vent Diameter - D
3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in.
Appliance Input Ratingin Thousands of Btu per Hour
Height Lateral FAN N A 7 FAN NA1 FAN NA? FAN NA1 FAN NAT
H L
(ft) (ft) Ci Max M a Min Max Mau Min Max M m Mm Max M m Min Max Max
6 O O 78 4 o 375 2as O 524 285 6980 370 O 897 470
2 13 51 s6 232
32 157 321
44 217 53 425 285 54363 370
4 49 21 M 227
50 153 316
66 211 419
79 279 93 536 362
6 46 25 32 59 223 149 31078 205 93 413 273 530
110 354
8 O 84 0 50 O 415 235 O 583 320 O 780 415 O 1006 537
2 12 57 40 263
28 180 365
42 247 48350 322 61960 418
5 23 53 38 53 255 173 237
356
70 83 473 313 60799 407
8 49 28 35 247
64 165 227
347
84 463
99 503 596
117 396
0 10 O 88 53 4470 255 O 631 34.5 o 847 450 O 1096 585
2 61 12 42 289
26 195 402
40 274 53348 355 68457 457
5 57 23 40 28052 188 68 392 263 81 522 346 67195 446
10 51 30 36 26767 175 88 376 245 504
104 330 651
122 427
15 O O 58 94 5020 285 O 716 390 O 525
970 o 1263 682
2 69 11 48 339
22 225 475
38 316 414
633
45 81553 544
5 65 22 45 330
49 217 463
64 900 62076 403 80090 529
10 29 59 41 315
64 208 445
84 288 60099 386507
777
116
15 35 53 37 30176 198 429
98 275 115 580 373 755 134 491
20 O o 97 61 5400 307 O 776 430 O 1057 575 O 1384 752
2 75 10 51 377
20 249 531
33 346 41 711 470 91750 612
5 71 21 48 241
367
47 519
62 337 73 697 460 86 902 599
10 28 64 44 35162 228 499
81 321 95 675 443 877 112 576
15 58 34 40 217
337
73 481
94 308 111 654 427 853 129 557
20 52 48 35 322
84 464
107 P95 125 634 410 830 145 537
30 O o 100 64 O 587 336 8530 475 0 1173 650 O 1548 855
2 9 81 56 432
18 280 613
27 394 33 826 535 1072 42 700
5 21 77 54 421
45 273 600
58 385 69 811 524 1055 82 688
10 70 27 50 405
59 261 580
77 371 91 788 507 1028107 668
15 64 33 NA O 389 249 560
90 357 105 765 490 1002124 648
20 58 56 NA 80 374 237 102 542 343 119 743 473 977 139 628
30 NA NA NA 104 346 219 507
131 321 149 702 444 929 171 594
50 O O 101 69 0 633 363 O 932 518 0 1297 708 O 1730 952
2 8 86 61 15 497 314 715
22 445 26 97.5 615 33 1276 813
5 20 82 NA 43 487 508 702
55 43% 65 960 605 1259 77 798
10 26 76 NA 56 471 298 681
73 426 86 935 589 1230101 773
15 59 70 NA 54 287 1630 66 455 288 85 662 413 100 911 572 1203117 747
20 NA NA NA 63 275 l69 76 440 278 97 642 401 113 888 556 1176131 722
30 NA NA NA 99 410 259 605
123 376 141 844 522 1125161 670
100 o NA NA NA o 665 400 o 997 560 O 1411 770 o 1908 1040
2 NA NA NA 12 354 NA 13 566 975 831
18 510 21 1155 700 153625 935
5 NA NA NA 33 347 NA 40 557 369 820
52 504 60 1141 692 151971 926
10 NA NA NA 43 335 NA 53 542 361 801
68 493 80 1118 679 149294 910
15 NA NA NA 50 321 NA 62 528 353 782
80 489 93 1095 666 1465
109 895
20 NA NA NA 59 311 M.4 71 513 3% 763
90 471 105 1073 653 1438
122 880
30 NA NA NA 78 290 NA 92 483 NA 726
115 449 131 1029 6Z7 1387
149 849
50 NA NA NA 147 428 NA 651
180 405 197 944 575 1288
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Table 10.1 Capacity of Type B Double-Wall Gas Vents When Connected Directly to a Single
Category I Appliance (Continued)

6 0
2
4
6
8 0
2
5
8
10 o
2
5
10
15 o
2
5
10
15
20 o
2
5
10
15
20
30 O
2
5
10
15
20
30
5 0 0
2
5
10
15
20
30
100 o
2
5
10
15
20
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50

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Table 10.2 Capacity of m e B DoubleWall Vents with Single-Wall Metal Connectors

Serving aSingle Category I Appliance
Vent Diameter - D

3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in. 12 in.

Appliance Input Rating in Thousands of Btu per Hour

FAN NA' FAN W FAN NA? FAN NN FAN W'l FAN NA1 FAN NA? FAN Nm FAN NAT

MinMsxWx M m Max- Mn Max Ma M m Max Z& Min Max Me Mm Max Z& Min Max ?+h
Mio Max?&% Mn Max Max
6 0 7738 45 59 151 8.9 85
249 %J 126 373 204 165
522 284 595
211 W 894
267 469 371 1118 569 1639
537 849
L 39 51 M 60 96 66 85 I56 l(b4 123 291 156 159 320 413 423
201 284 251 541 568 347 673 453 498 979 648
4 NA
KA 53 74 92 63 102 I52 102 146
225 152 187
313 208 416
237 2 n 533
295 s60 664
409 443 i84 971 638
6 NA
KA 31 83 89 60 114 147 99 163 220 207 307 203 409
263 271 526
327 352 449 A.5h 433 638 962 627
8 0 37 85 50 58
164 93 83 273 154 123 412 2% 161 580 319 205 777 414 258 IOWZ 536 360 12.57 658 521 1852 967
2 39 56 39 59 108 75 85
176 119 I21 261 1% 155
363 246 482
197 321 246 617 417 339 768 513 486 1120 743
3 NA 37 77 102 69 107 168 li4 151 252 171 193 352 235 245 470 311 305 604 4% 754
418 500 ,598 1104 730
8 NA 33 90 95 64 122 161 107 I75
243 163 223 342 225 280 458 3W 344 591 392 470 740 486 66.5 IO89 715
IO o 37 87 55 57
174 99 82 293 165 120 444 M 158 628 $44 202 844 449 253 1093 584 351 I373 718 507 2031 1057
2 39 61 41 59 117 80 82
193 128 Il9 287 194 153
400 272 I93 531 954 242 681 456 332 849 559 1242
475 848
7 92 56 39 76 111 76 105 185 122 148
277 1% 190 388 261 241 518 344 299 667 443 409 834 544 584 1224 825
IO NA
NA 94 97 100 68 132 171 112 188 261 171 237 369241 497
296 995 363 643 423 492 R08 520 638 Il94 788
15 O 36 93 57 56 190 111 80
525 186 116 4w 2889 153 713 388 I95 966 525 244 1259 681 336 1591 8% 488 2374 1257
2 38 69 47 57 136 95 80 225 149 115 537 224 148
473 314 187 631 413 232 812 543 519 1015 673 457 1491 983
3 51 63 44 75 128 86 102 216 140 144 326 217 182 459 298 231 616 400 795
287 526 392 997 657 562 1469 963
IO NA hA 39 95 116 79 128 201 131 182 308 203 228 438 284 592
284 3881 768
349 501 470 Y66 628 664 1433 928
I5 NA NA NA NA
NA 72 I58 186 124 220 290 192 272 418 269 334 568 367 742
404 484 937
540 601 750 1399 894
20 o 35 96 60 54 200 118 78
346 201 114
537 306 149 772 428 190 1053 573 238
1379 h0 326 1751 927 473 2631 1346
2 37 74 50 i 6 148 99 78
248 165 113
375 248 144 528 344 708
182 468 227 914 611 909 1146 754 443 1689 1098
5 50 68 47 73 140 94 loo 299 1% 141 363 239 178 514 334 224 692 457 896
279 596 381 I126 734 547 1665 1074
IO NA 41 93 129 86 125
223 146 177
344 224 222
491 $16 277 666 437 339 866 570 457
I092 702 646 I626 1037
15 KA NA
NA NA
NA 80 155 208 146 216 325 210 264 469 so1 325 640 419 838
393 549 526 IO60 677 730 1587 1005
20 NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA 186 192 126 254
306 196 309 448 285 616
374 4 M 448 810 526 592 1028 651 I550
808 973
30 O 34 99 63 53 211 127 76 372 219 110 584 534 144
849 472 I84 1168 647 229 1542 852 312 1971 1056 454 2996 1545
2 37 80 56 55 164 111 76 281 183 109
429 279 139 610 392 823
175 595 219 1069 W 296 1346 W 424 1999 1308
1 49 74 52 72
157 106 98 271 173 135 417 271 171
595 382 215 806 521 269 1049 684 366 1324 846 1971
524 1283
LO NA
NA
NA 91 144 98 122 255 163 171
397 257 213
570 367 265 777 501 327 1017 662 440 1287 821 620 1927 1243
I5 NA
NA
NA 115 131 NA 151 239 157 208 377 242 235
547 349 312 750 481 979 985 638 507 1251 794 1884
702 1205
20 NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA 181 223 NA 246 357 228 298
524 333 360 723 461 433 955 615 570
1216 768 780 1841 1166
30 NA
NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA 389 477 305 461 670 426 541 895 574 704 1147 7w 937 I759 1101
50 O 93 99 66 51 213 135 73
394 230 105
629 W1 138 928 515 176 1292 704 220 1724 948 29.5 2223 Il@ 428 3432 1818
2 36 84 61 53 181 1% 73 318 205 104
495 312 133 712 449 971
168 613 209 1273 811 280 I615 1007 401 2426 1509
3 48 80 NA 70 174 117 94 308 98 131
482 SOT, 164 696 435 204 953 602 257
1254 795 347 I591 991 2396
496 14W
IO NA
NA
NA 89 160 NA II8 292 186 162 461 292 203
671 440 253 923 583 313 1217 765 418 1551 963 2347
589 1455
I5 NA
NA
NA 112 148
NA I45
275 174 199 441 280 244
646 405 299 894 562 363
1183 746 481 I512 934 66A 2299 1421
20 NA KA NA NA
NA NA 176
257
NA 236 420 267 289
622 ss9 866
345 54.3 415 1150 708 544 1473 906 2251
741 1387
30 NA KA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA 315 376
NA 373
573 NA 142 809 508 521 1086 649 674 1399 848 2159
892 1918
100 o NA
NA NA 49 214 NA 69 403 NA 100 659 595 131 991 555 166 1404 765 207 1900 1039 273
2479 Is00 395 3912 2042
2 NA KA NA 51 IYZ NA 70
351 NA 98 563 373 125 828 5(i8 158 1152 648 196 1532 933 25Y 1970 1168 3021
371 1817
5 NA
NA NA 67 186 NA 90 342
NA 125551 3% 156
813 501 194
1134 688 240
1511 921 322 1945 1153 460 2990 1796
IO NA NA NA 85 175 NA I l 3 Y24 NA 153 532 359 191 789 4% 298 1104 672 293
1477 902 389
1905 11% 547 2938 1769
15 NA
NA NA 132 162 NA 138 310 NA 188511 349 230
764 473 281 1075 656 342 1443 884 447 1865 1110 618 2888 1730
20 NA
NA NA NA
NA NA 168 295 NA P24 487 NA 270
739 458 325 I046 639 391 1410 864 507 1825 1087 690 2838 186
30 NA
NA NA NA
NA NA 231 264 NA 301 448 NA 355
685 NA 118 NA
988 491 1343 824 631 1747 1041 834 2739 1627
50 NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA 540
584 NA 617 866 NA 711 1205
NA 895 1591 NA 1138 2547 1489

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Table 10.3 Capacity of Masonry Chimney Flue with Type B Double-Wall Vent Connectors Serving aSingle Category I Appliance
me B DoubleWall ConnectorDimeter - D
To be used with chimney areas within the size limits at bottom

(fi) (ft)
6 2
5
8 2
5
8
10 2
5
10
15 2
5
JO
15
20 2
5
10
15
20
30 9
5
10
15
20
90
50 2
5
10
15
20
30
Minimum intel
nal area of chir
ney (in.2)
Maximum inte
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Table 10.4 Capacity of Masonry Chimney Flue with Single-Wall VentConnectors Servinga Single CategoryI Appliance
SingleWaJl Metal Connector Diameter- D
To be used with chimney areaswithin the size limits at bottom

3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in. 12 in.

Appliance Input Rating in Thousands of Btu per Hour

-

FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NA'r FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT

(ft) (ft) Km Max Max Min Max Max iIlMaxMXc Min Max Uaw Min Max Max Min Max Max M i Max M a p Mm Max Max Mm Max Max
"

6 2 NA NA 28 NA NA 5: NA NA L6 NA NA 190 NA
NA 180 NA SA 247 NA
NA 319 NA
NA 400 NA NA 580
5 NA NA 4:25NANA NANA ti1 NA SA 116 NA
NA 164 NA SA PS0 NA NA 297 NA
NA 375 NA 560
NA
"

8 2 NA NA 29 NA NA 5! NANA EI3 NA 145

NA NA
NA 197 NA 265
NA NA NA 349 382 725 445 549 1021 650
5 NA NA 26 NA NA 5 NA NA 12
ii7 NA 133 NA NA NA
182 S A NA 246 NA 327 NA NA NA
422 673 1003 698
8 NA NA 23 NA 4' NA NANA I NA
NA 196 NA 174
NA NA NA 237 NA NA 917 NA 408
KA 747 985 621
"

10 L NA NA 31 NA NA 6 NA NA I()2 S A NA 161 NA XA P20 216 518 297 271 654 987 573 808 490 ,536 1142
722
1 NA NA 28 NA NA 51 NA NA EI5 147
NA
NA NA
NA 203 NA
NA 276 334 635 364 459 789 465 1121
657 710
IO NA NA 24 NA NA 4! NA NA EI6 NA 137 NA NA
189
NA NA
NA 261 NA NA 345 547 441
758 771 1088 M%
"

15 L NA NA 35 NA SA 6' NA
NA I l!3 NA
NA 1 7 8 473
166 249 211 611 355 264 776 440 362 Y65 5M) 520
1373 840
5 NA NA 32 NA SA 6 NA 1(NA )6

10 NA NA 27 NA SA 5 N.4NA <m
I5 NA NA NA NA NA 41 NA NA 617
"

2 20 NA N.4 38 NA NA 7: NA SA II!3 NA
NA 200 273
520
163 206 374
675 252 490
864
258
1079
625 508 1544 950
NA 35NA NA NA 6 NA NA I l 5 NA
NA 183 NA NA 252 255 655 348 842
917 461 433 1055 594 A23 I518 9.30
IO NA NA NA NA NA 5' SA NA I(n NA NA 170 NA
NA 295 622
312 3sO 982 437
806 517 1016 562 733
1475 875
15 NA NA NA NA
NA N/ SA NA E6 NA NA 156 NA NA 217 N
S 4A 311 442 414
773 5Yl 979 539 823
1434 895
20 NA NA NA NA NA NL NA
NA EIo NA SA 144 NA
NA P02 NA
NA 292 NA
NA 592 944
663 510 Y11 1394 800
"

30 L NANA 41 NANA 8 NA NA I!)6 NA 215

NA I58 578 302 200 759 420 556 340 982
1237
249
715 489
1789 1110
5 NA NA NANANA 7! NA NA II!7 NA
NA 196 NA
NA 279 991
737
245 906 524
958 417 1210 680 600 1 7 m 1090
I0 NA NA NA NA NA M NA NA III53 182
NA
NA NA NA P60 300 703 370 370 496
920 500 1168 644 708 1713 1020
15 NA NA
NA NA NA Ni NA NA 1C NA
NA 168 NA 240
NA NA 349
NA 471
884
428 572 I I 2 8 615 798
1668
975
20 NA NA NA
NA NI NANA
NA Ei8 NA
NA 155 NA SA 225 NA
NA 327 NA NA 445 649 I089
585 883
1624 932
30 NA NA NA NA NA NI NA NNA A NA NA NA NA
NA 182 NA 281 NA
NA NA
408 NA NA 544 1055 153Y 865
"

50 2 NA NA NA SA NA 9 NA NA If io NA
NA 250 191 350
NA
NA
475
837 238 1103 631 RIO 463
2076
1240
323
1408
3 NA NA NA NA
NA N/ NA NA 14i9
I6 NA NA 228 NA NA 321 NA
NA 442 293 1078 593 398 I R R I 770 571 2044 1220
10 NA
NA NA N.4 NA N/ NA SA II NA
NA 212 NA
NA 301 NA NA 4?0 355 I038 542 447
1957 728 674 1994
1140
15 NA NA
NA NA
NA N/ NA
NA I I!4 NA
NA 195 NA
NA 278 NA NA 395 NA NA 535 546
1294 695 761 1945 1090
20 NA NA NA NA
NA N/ NNA
NA A NA NA 180 NA NA 258 NA NA 370 NA NA 504 616 1251 660 R44 1898 1040
90 NA NA
NA NA
NA NI NA NA NA NA
NA
"
NA1 NA NA NA1 NA
NA SISI NA SA 4581 NA
NA 6101 1009 1805 970
Minimum 28
internal area
of chimney
(in.2)
"

Maximum 49 I 88 137 269 352' 445 550 792

internal area
of chimney
(in.*)
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Table 10.5 Capacity of Single-Wall Metal Pipeor Type B Asbestos Cement Vents Serving a
Single Draft Hood-Equipped Appliance
Vent Diameter - D
3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 10 in. 12 in.
Lateral
L
(ft) Maximum Appliance Input Ratingin Thousands of Btu per Hour
6 O 39 70 116 170 232 312 500 750
2 31 55 94 141 194 260 415 620
5 28 51 88 128 177 242 390 600
8 O 42 76 126 185 252 340 542 815
2 32 61 102 154 210 284 45 1 680
5 29 56 95 141 194 264 430 648
10 24 49 86 131 180 250 406 625
10 O 45 84 138 202 279 372 606 912
2 35 67 111 168 233 31 1 505 760
5 32 61 104 153 215 289 480 724
10 27 54 94 143 200 274 455 700
15 NA 46 84 130 186 258 432 666
15 O 49 91 151 228 812 42 O 684 1040
2 39 72 122 186 260 350 570 865
5 35 67 110 170 240 325 540 825
10 30 58 103 158 223 308 514 795
15 NA 50 93 144 207 29 1 488 760
20 NA NA 82 132 195 273 466 726
20 O 53 101 163 252 342 470 770 1190
2 42 80 136 210 286 392 641 990
5 38 74 123 192 264 364 610 945
10 32 65 115 178 246 345 910 571
15 NA 55 104 163 228 326 870 550
20 NA NA 91 149 214 306 832 525
30 O 56 1 O8 183 276 384 529 1370 878
2 44 84 148 230 320 441 730 1140
5 NA 78 137 210 296 410 1080 694
10 NA 68 125 196 274 388 1050 656
15 NA NA 113 177 258 366 625 1O00
20 NA NA 99 163 240 344 960 596
30 NA NA NA NA 192 295 540 890
50 O NA 1 20 210 310 443 590 1550 980
2 NA 95 171 260 370 492 820 1290
5 NA NA 159 234 342 474 780 1230
10 NA NA 146 22 1 318 456 730 1190
15 NA NA NA 200 292 407 70.5 1130
20 NA NA NA 185 276 384 670 1080
30 NA NA NA NA 222 330 1010 605

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10.2 Additional Requirements to Multiple Appliance
Vent
Tables 10.6 Through 10.13(a) and (b).
10-2.1 These venting tables shall not be used where obstruc-
tions, as described in theexceptionsto Section 7.15, are
installed in the venting system. The installation of vents sew-
ing listed applianceswith vent dampersshall be in accordance
with the appliance manufacturer's instructions, or in accor-
dance with the following:
(1) The maximum capacity of the vent connector shall be
determined using the NAT Max column.
(2) The maximum capacity of the vertical vent or chimney
shall be determined using the FAN+NAT column when
the second appliance is a fan-assisted appliance, or the
NAT+NAT column when the secondappliance is
equipped with a draft hood.
( 3 ) Theminimum capacity shall bedetermined as if the
appliance were a fan-assisted appliance.
a. The minimum capacity of the vent connector shall be
determined using the FAN Min column.
b. The FAN+FAN column shall be used when the second
appliance is a fan-assisted appliance, and the
FAN+NAT column shall be used when thesecond
appliance is equipped with a draft hood, to determine
whether the vertical vent or chimney configuration is
not permitted (NA). Where the vent configurationis
NA, the vent configuration shall notbe permitted and
an alternative venting configurationshall be utilized.
10-2.2 The maximum vent connector horizontal length shall
be 18 in./in. (180 mm/mm) of connector diameteras follows:
Connector
Diameter
Connector
Horizontal
Maximum
(in.) ( ft)
3 4'/e
4 6
5 7 l/2
6 9
7 1o '/2
8 12
9 13
10
12 18
14 21
16 24
18
20 30
22 33
24 36
For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m.
10-2.3 The vent connector shall be routedto the vent utilizing
the shortestpossible route. Connectorswith longer horizontal
lengths than thoselisted in 10.2.2are permitted under the fol-
lowing conditions:
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(a) The maximum capacity (FL4N Maxor NAT Max) of the
vent connector shall be reduced 10 percent for each addi-
tional multiple of the length listed in 10.2.2.For example, the
maximum length listed for a4 i n . (100-mm) connector is fi ft
(1.8 m ) . With aconnector length greater than6 ft (1.8m) but
not exceeding 12 ft (3.7 m ) , the maximum capacity must be
reduced by 10 percent (0.90 X maximumventconnector
capacity). With a connector length greater than 12 ft (3.7 m)
but not exceeding 18 ft (5.5 m), themaximum capacity must
be reduced by 20 percent (0.80 X maximum vent capacity).
(b) For a connector serving a fan-assisted appliance, the
minimum capacity (FAN Min) of the connector shall be deter-
mined by referring to thecorresponding single appliance
table. For Type B double-wall connectors, Table 10.1 shall be
used. Forsingle-wall connectors, Table 10.2 shall be used. The
height { H )and lateral ( L )shall be measured according to the
procedures for a single appliance vent, as if the other appli-
ances were not present.
10-2.4 If the vent connectors are combined prior to enter-
ing the common vent, the maximum common vent capac-
he reduced by
ity listed in the common venting tables shall
10 percent (0.90 x maximum common vent capacity). The
length of the common vent connector manifold ( L M ) shall
not exceed 18 in./in. (180 mm/mm) of common vent con-
nector manifold diameter (O).(See Fzgure G.11.)
10-2.5 If the commonvertical vent is offset as shown in Fig-
ure G.12, the maximum common vent capacity listed in the
commonventingtablesshallbereduced by 20 percent
(0.80 X maximum common vent capacity), the equivalent of
two 90 degree turns. The horizontal length of the common
vent offset (LM)shall not exceed 18 in./in. (180 mm/mm)
of common vent diameter (D).
10-2.6 Excluding elbows counted in 10.2.5,for each additional
90 degree turn in excess of two, the maximum capacity of that
portion of the venting system shall be reduced by 10 percent
(0.90 X maximum common vent capacity). Two or more turns,
the combinedangles ofwhich equal90 degrees, shall be consid-
ered equivalent to one 90 degree turn.
10-2.7 The cross-sectional area of the common vent shall be
equal to or greater than thecross-sectional area of thelargest
connector.
10-2.8 Interconnection fittings shall be the same size as the
common vent.
10-2.9 Sea level input ratings shall be used when determining
maximum capacity for high-altitudeinstallation. Actual input
(derated for altitude) shall be used for determining minimum
capacity for high-altitude installation.
10-2.10 The connector rise (R)for each appliance ccnnector
shall be measured from the draft hood outlet flue
or collar to
the centerlinewhere the vent gas streams conle together.
10-2.11 Formultipleunits ofgas utilization equipment all
located on one floor, available total height ( H ) shall be mea-
sured from the highest draft hood outlet or flue collar up to
the level of the outletof the commonvent.
10-2.12 For multistory installations, available total height ( H )
for each segment of the system shall be the vertical distance
between the highest draft hood outlet or flue collar entering
that segment and the centerlineof the next higher intercon-
nection tee. (See Figure C. 13.)
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10-2.13 The size of the lowest connector and of the vertical
vent leading to thelowest interconnection of a multistory sys-
tem shall be in accordance with Table 10.1 or 10.2 for avail-
able total height (H) up to the lowest interconnection. (See
Figure G.14.)
10-2.14 Where used in multistory systems, vertical common
vents shall be Type B double-wall and shall be installed with a
listed vent cap. Amultistory commonvertical vent shall be per-
mittedto have asingle offset, provided all the following
requirements are met:
(1) The offset angle does not exceed45 degrees.
(2) The horizontal length of the offset does not exceed
18 in./in. (180 mm/mm) of common vent diameter
of the segment inwhich the offset is located.
(3) For the segment of the common vertical vent containing
the offset, the common vent capacity listed in the com-
mon venting tablesis reduced by 20 percent (0.80 X max-
imum common ventcapacity).
(4) A multistory common vent shall not be reduced in size
above the offset.
10-2.15 Where two or more appliances are connected to ver-a
tical vent or chimney, the flow area of the largest sectionofver-
tical vent or chimney shall not exceed seven times the smallest
listed appliance categorized vent areas, flue collar area,
draft hood outlet area unless designed in accordance with
approved engineering methods.
10-2.16 For appliances with more than one input rate, the
minimumventconnectorcapacity (FAN Min)determined
from the tables shall be less than the lowest appliance input
rating, and the maximum vent connectorcapacity (FAN Max
or NAT Max) determined from thetables shall be greater than
the highest appliance input rating.
10-2.17 Listed, corrugated metallic chimney liner systems
in masonry chimneys shall be sized by using Table 10.6 or
10.7 for Type B vents, with the maximum capacity reduced
by 20 percent (0.80 X maximumcapacity) and the mini-
mum capacity as shown in Table 10.6 or 10.7. Corrugated
metallic liner systems installed with bends or offsets shall
have theirmaximumcapacityfurtherreducedinaccor-
dance with 10.2.5 and 10.2.6.
10-2.18 Tables 10.6 through 10.10 shall beused for chimneys
and vents not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line. A
Type B vent or listed chimney lining system passing through
an unusedmasonry chimney flueshall not be considered to be
exposedtotheoutdoors. Tables 10.12(a)and(b)and
10.13(a)and(b) shall beusedfor clay-tile-lined exterior
masonry chimneys, provided all the following conditions are
met:
( I ) Vent connector is Type B double-wall.
(2) At least one appliance is draft hood-equipped.
(3) Thecombinedapplianceinputrating is less than the
maximum
capacity given by Table 10.12(a)(for
NAT+NAT) or Table 10.13(a) (for FAN+NAT).
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(4)Theinputrating of eachspace-heatingappliance is
greater than the minimum input rating given by Table
10.12(b)
(for NAT+NAT) or Table 10.13(b) (for
FAN+NAT).
I (5) The vent connector sizing is in accordance with Table
10.8.
If these conditions cannot be met, an alternative venting
design shall be used, suchas a listed chimney lining system.
Exception: The installationof vents serving listed appliances shallbe
permitted to be in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's in-
structions and the t a s of the listing.
10-2.19 Vent connectors shall not be upsized more than two
sizes greater than thelisted appliance categorized vent diame-
ter, flue collar diameter, or draft hood outlet diameter.Vent
connectors for draft hood-equipped appliancesshall not be
smaller than the draft hood outlet diameter. If a vent connec-
tor size(s) determined from the tables for a fan-assisted appli-
ance(s) is smaller than the flue collar diameter, the smaller
size(s) shall be permitted to be used provided the following
conditions are met:
(1) Vent connectors for fan-assisted appliance flue collars 12 in.
(300 mm)in diameter or smaller are not reduced by more
than one table size [e.g., 12 in. to 10 in. (300 mm to 250
or
mm) is a one-size reduction] and those larger than 12 in.
(300 mm)in diameter are not reduced more than two table
sues [e.g., 24in. to 20 in. (610 mm to 510 mm) is a two-size
reduction].
(2) The fan-assisted appliance(s) is common vented with a
draft hood-equipped appliance(s) .
10-2.20 All combination of pipe sizes, single-wall,and double-
wall metal pipe shall be allowed within any connector run(s)
or within the common vent,provided ALL of the appropriate
tables permit ALL of the desired sizes and types of pipe, as if
they were used for the entire length of the subject connector
or vent. If single-wall and Type B double-wall metal pipes are
used for vent connectors, the common vent must be sized
using Table 10.7or 10.9 as appropriate.
10-2.21 Where a table permits more than one diameter of
pipe to be used for a connectoror vent, all the permittedsizes
shall be permitted to be used.
10-2.22 Interpolation shall be permitted in calculatingcapac-
ities for vent dimensions that fall between table entries. (See
Example 3, Appendix G.)
10-2.23 Extrapolation beyond the table entries shall not be
permitted.
10-2.24 For ventheightslowerthan 6 ft and higher than
shown in the tables, engineering methodsshall be used to cal-
culate vent capacities.
For SI units, 1 in.= 25.4 mm; 1 in.' = 645 mm'; 1 ft = 0.305
m; 1000 Btu per hr= 0.293 kW.
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Table 10.6 Capacity of Type B Double-Wall Vents with Type B Double-Wall ConnectorsServing
Two or More Category I Appliances
Vent Connector Capacity

m e B Double-Wall Vent and Connector Diameter- D

3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in.

Appliance Input RatingLimits in Thousands of Btu per Hour

Vent Connector
Height Rise FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT
H R
ift) if0 Min Max Max Min Max Max MinMax Max Min Max Max Min Max Mar Min Max lMnx Min
Max Max Min
Max Mu%
6 I 26 37 22 46 66 35 106
46 72 164
58
104 296
92
185
225
77
142 237
376
109 289
466
128
2 23 41 31 37 55 75 121
48 86 183
124
60 253
79 168 333
95
220 282
424
112
345
526
131
3 24 44 35 58 81 62 49 1% 96 363
97
248
275
82
189
199
62
139 317
463
114
386
575
134
8 1 22 40 48
27 72 35 114
49 76 243
176
148
84
109
64 100
320 194 248
408
118 303
507
138
2 23 44 32 80 36 57 128
51 90 195
129
66 B69 175 103
356
230
86 294
454
121 564
141 358
3 24 47 36 64 8753
37101
139 210
67
145 88 290
198 105
384
258 492
123 330 402
612
143
10 1 22 43 28 78 34 50 123
49 78 113 106
I89
257
341
154
200
65
89 257
436
125 314
542
146
2 23 47 33 86 36 59 93 G 136
51
134
206 91 282
182 128
479
305
109
374
238 372
596
149
3 24 50 37 37 6792 52 146
104 111 402
268
303
94
205
220
69
150 131 342515 417
642
152
I5 1 21 50 30 33 89 53 142
47 83 64 220
120 88 298 163 134
493
273
110
389
214 333
609
162
2 22 53 35 96 35 63 153 99 49
142
235
66 91 Y20 193 112 419
253 323
532
137 658
165 994
3 24 55 40 71
102
36 163
111
51 248
68 160 93 339
218 140
565
365
115
445
286 700
167 444
20 I 21 51 31 Y3 5699 157
46 87 246
62 125 86 334
171 IO7 436
224 285
552
131 347
681
158
2 22 57 37 105
34 66 167
48
104 259
64
149 354
89
202 110 463 265 339
587
134 414
725
161
3 23 60 42 35 74
110 116 271
I76
168
66
50 91 228
371 300 164
764
466
137
618
383
113
486
1 30 20 62 33 113
31 59 181
45 93 134 83 391
288
182
60 151
802
372
125
649
305
103
512
238
2 21 64 39 33 70
118 110 105
535
282
408
85
215
299
62
158
190
47 679
129 960 439
840
155
3 22 66 44 79
123
34 198
48
124 309
178
64 423
88
242 108 555 317 405
706
132
494
874
158
1 50 19 71 36 64
133
50 216
43 101 477
349
197
78
145
57 627
97
257 330
797
120 403
984
144
2 21 73 43 76
137
32 223 119 Y58 45 490
172 81
234
59 100
645
306 392
820
123 148
1014
478
3 22 75 48 33 141 86 366
61
194
229
46
134 83 502
263 343 126
842
441
103
661 151
1043 538
1 1 00 18 8
37 158
28 66 104 442
5.7
262
150
40 611
73
204 810
91 266 112
1038 341 135
1285
417
2 19 83 4479
161
30 125 447
55
178
267
42 7.5 619
242 822
94
316 115
1054
405 139
1306
494
3 20 84 50 163
31 89 272
44 138 627
78
272
452
57
200 834
97 355 142
1327
555
118
1069
455

Common Vent Capacity

Type B DoubleWall Common Vent Diameter - D

4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in.

Combined Appliance InputRating in Thousands of Btu per Hour

Vent
FAN FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT

ift) +FAN +NAT

+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT iFAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT
6 9265 81 116
140 103147
161
204 200
248
309 314
404 260 434547 335 410
520
672
8 90 101 114
73129 155 178
224 163 223
275
339 290
348
444 378
480
602 465
577
740
10 79 97 110 124 141 169 178
194
243 242
299
367 315
377
477 522
649 405 495
627
800
15 112125
91144164195 206
228
283 280
352
427 444
556 365 612753 465 733
924 565
20 123
136 102 183215 160 229
255
314 310
394
475 405
499
621 688
842 523 826
1035 640
30 118
138
152 185
210
244 266
297
561 360
459
547 470
585
720 979 605
808 975
1209 740
50 153
167 134 214
244
279 421 310
353 547
641 423 706
854 550 705
977
1164 1451
1188 860
100 163
175 NA 277
311 NA 421
489 NA 751 479
658 873
1025 625 1408
1215 800 1784
1502
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Table 10.6 Vent Connector Capacity (Continued)

Type B DoubleWall Vent and Connector Diameter-D
-
12 in. 14 in. 16 in. 18 in. 20 in. 22 in. 24 in.

Appliance InputRating Limits inThousands of Btu per Hour

Connector
Vent
Height Rise FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT
H R
(ft) (ft) Mm Max Man Min Max Max Mm Max Max Min Max Max Min Max Max Min Max May Min
Max PBaar
6 2 764
174 495 223
1046 653 281 1371 853 346
1772 1080NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA
4 180 897 616 230
1231 827 287 1617 1081 352
2069 1370NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
6 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA NA NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA
8 2 186 822 516 238
1126 696 298 1478 910 365
1920 1150NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA
4 192 952 646 244 1307 884 305 1719 1150 372
2211 1460 471
2737 1800 560 3319 2180 662 3957 2590
6 198 1050
772 252 1445 1072 313 1902 1590 380
2434 1770 478 3018 2180 568 3665 2640 669 4373 3190
10 2 196 870 536 249
1195 730 311 1570 955 379
2049 1205 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA
4 201 997 664 256
1371 924 318 1804 1205 387
2332 1535 486
2887 1890 581 3502 2280 686 4175
2710
6 207 1095 792 263 1509 1118 329 1989 1455 395
2556 1865 494
3169 2290 589
3849
2760 694 4593 5270
15 2 214 967 568 272
1334 790 336 1760 1030 408
2317 1305 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA
4 221 1085 712 279
1499 1006 344 1978 1320 416
2579 1665 523 3197
2060 624 3881 2490 734
4631
2960
6 228
1181 856 286
1632 1222 351
2157 1610 424
2796 2025 533 3470 2510 634 4216 3030 743 5035 3600
20 2 223 1051 596 291 1443 840 357 1911 1095 430 2533 1385NA
NA
NA NA
NA
NA
NANA
NA
4 230
1162 748 298
1597 1064 365 2116 1395 438 2778 1765 554
3447
2180 661 4190 2630 772 5005 3130
6 237 1253 900 307
1726 1288 373 2287 1695 450
2984 2145 567
3708
2650 671
4511 3190 785 5392 3790
30 2 216 1217 632 286
1664 910 367 2183 1190 461
2891 1540NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA
4 223 1316 792 294
1802 1160 376
2366 1510 474 3110 1920 619 3840 2365 728
4861 2860 847 5606 3410
6 231
1400 952 303 1920 1410 384
2524 1830 485
3299
2340 632 4080 2875 741 4976 3480 860 5961 4150
50 2 206 1479 689 273
2023 1007 350
2659 1315 435
3548 1665NA
NA
NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA
4 213 1561 860 281
2139 1291 359
2814 1685 447
3730 2135 980 4601 2633 709 5569 3185 851 6633 3790
6 221 1631 1031 1575 369
2951
2055
290
2242 461 3893 2605 594 4808 3208 724 5826 3885 867
6943 4620
100 2 192 1923 712 254
2644 1050 326 3490 1570 402
4707 1740 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
4 200 1984 888 263
2731 1346 336 3606 1760 414
4842 2220 523 5982 2750 639 7254 3330 769 8650 3950
6 208 2035 1064 272
2811 1642 346 3714 2150 426
4968 2700 539 4143 3350 654 7453 4070 786 8892 4810

Common Vent Capacity

Type B DoubleWall Common Vent Diameter - D
12 in. 14 in. 16 in. 18 in. 20 in. 22 in. 24 in.

Combined Appliance InputRating in Thousands of Btu per Hour

FAN
FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN NAT

+FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT

+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT +NA"

6 696
900 588 1284 815 1735 1336 1065
990 1345 2838
2180
1660
2253
1732 3488 2677 1970 4206
3226
2390
8 994
773
652
1423
1103
912 1927
1491 1190 2507
1936 1510 3162 2439 1860 3890
2998 2200 4695
3616 2680
10 1076
841 712 1542
1200 995 2093 1625 1300 2727
2113 1645 3444 2665 2030 4241 3278
2400 5123 3957 2920
15 1247
986 825 1794 1410 1158 2440
1910 1510 3184
2484 1910 2360 4971 3862
2790 31336016
4026 4670
3400
20 1116 916 2006
1588
1290
1405 2722
2147 1690 3561
2798 2140 4548
3552 2640 5573
4352 3120 6749
5261 3800
30 1658 1327 1045 1892 1525 3220
2558 1990
2373
4197
3326 2520 5303 4193 3110 7940 6247
4480
6539
5157
3680
50 2024
1640 1180 1863 3964
3183
2430
2911
2347 4149 3075 G167 5240 3800
5184
8116
6458
4500 9837
7813
5475
100 1670 3732
3076
2450
2569
2131 5125 4202 3200 6749 5509 4050 8597
6986 5000 10681 8648
5920 13004 10499 72063

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Table 10.7 Capacity of Type B Double-Wall Ventwith Single-Wall Connectors Serving Twoor More Category I Appliances
Vent Connector Capacity

Single-Wall Metal VentConnector Diameter- D

Appliance Input RatingLimits in Thousands of Btu per Hour

Vent Connector
Height Rise FAN NAT FAN NAT^ FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT
H R
(ft) (ft) Min Max Max Mm Max Max Min Max Mhx Min Max Max Min Max Max Min Max Max Min Max Max Min Max Max

1 6 NA 26 NA 46 71
NA NA
NA 102 207
223 140 183 447
463
286
325
373
234
262
293
2 31
NA
55
NA NA 85 168 182
123 215
251 167 271
331
219 334
422
281 458
524 34.4
3 NA 34 NA
62
NA 131
121 95 138 468
574
385
344
462
316
279
361
247
222
273
188
175
198
8 1 27
NA
NA NA 48 75 NA 106
NA 352
403
244
285
316
191
226
240NA 481
145 502
299
2 32
NA NA
NA 57 125 126 89 193 127 234
266
173
184 293
353
228 360
450
292 492
560
355
3 NA
NA 35 NA NA 64 130 138 100 191
208 144 241
287
197 302 381 256 370 489
328 501 609 400
10 1 28
NA
NA 50 121 NA
NA
77 119
110
186
182 240
253 150 302
335 196 372
429
252 506
534
308
2 NA
NA 33 84 85 59 124
134
91 189
203 132 248
278
183 311
369
235 381 473
302 517
589
368
3 NA
NA 36 89 6791 102 257
299
203
197
217
148
129
144 391 511
339
320
398
265 528
637 413
15 1 29
NA
NA 79 87 52 116 138 81 177
214 116 238 291 158 397
482
266
312
380
208 556
596
324
2 34
NA 83 94 62 121 150 97 185 230
138 189 568
646
387
407
522
317
321
411
248
246
314
3 NA
NA 39 87 100 70 109 193 243
157
127
160 255 333 215 331
438
281 418
557
360 579
690
437
1 20 49 56 30 78 97 54 115 152 84 175 238 120 233
325 165 390
538
276
306
425
217 546 664 336
2 52 3659 82 64
103 120
163
101 182
252 14.4 197 317
453
259
243
346 558 709
403
400
574
331
3 55 62 40 87 107 72 125
172 113 164 252
363
223
190
264 326
476 294 607 375 570 750
457
412
1 30 316047 110
57
77 112
175 89 129 226
380
175
169
278 296
497
230 378
630
294 528
779 358
2 51 62 37 81 115 67 117
185 106 152 307
521
274
236
397
208
177
290 389 662 349 541
819
425
3 54 64 42 85 119 76 193 120 244
412
235
185
300
172
122 400
690
394
316
542
309 555
855 482
50 1 46 69 34 128
75 60 109
207 96 137 217
460
188
162
336 284
604
245 364
768
314 507
951 384
2 407149 132
79 72 114
215 113 164 294 623 293
226
473
223
170
345 520
983
458
376
793
975
3 52 72 45 83 136
82 119
221
123 178 353 186 235 486
252 304 640
331 423 535
1013
518
387
816
1 I
1O0 1 347945 150
61
71 98 153 424
140
104
249 205 585 192 269
774
249 345 993 321 476
1236 393
2 48 80 41 75 153 73 110
255 115 160
428 167 212 593
228 279
788
299 358
1011 383 490
1259
469
3 51 81 46 157
79 85 114
260 129 168 433 190 222 603 256 289 801 339 506
1280
527
368
1027
431

Common Vent Capacity

m e B Double-Wall VentDiameter - D
4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in.

Combined Appliance Input Ratingin Thousands of Btu perHour

Vent
P
Hel t FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN
+FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT
NAT

(ft) +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT

+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT +FAN +NAT
+NAT
6 NA 64 78 NA 113 99 200 158 144 304 244 196 310
398 257 332
429
541 665 515
407
8 NA 87 71 NA 126 111 218 159
173 218
269
331 285
342
436 592 373
473 730 569 460
10 NA 94 76 163 137 120 189
237 174 236
292
357 309
369
467 398
512
638 787 617 487
15 121 88108 159
189 140 200
221
275 343
416 274 434
544 357 738 599 456 718
905 553
20 131 118 98 177
208 156 247
305 223 463 302
383 487
606 395 824 673 512 1013 808 626
30 132
145 113 202
236 180 286
350 257' 533 349
446 703 570 459 790
958 593 1183 723
952
50 159 145 128 233
268 208 337
406 296 622 410
529 833 686 535 954
1139 689 1418 1157
838
100 166 153 NA 263
297 NA 398
469 NA 633
726 464 999 846 606 1378
1185
1741
780 1459 948

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Table 10.8 Capacity of Masonry Chimney with Type B DoubleWall Connectors Serving Twoor More Category I Appliances
Vent Connector Capacity

Type B Double-Wall VentConnector Diameter-D

3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in.

Appliance InputRating Limits inThousands of Btu per Hour

6 1
2
3
8 1
2
3
10 1
2
3
15 1
2
3
20 1
2
3
30 1
L

3
50 1
2
3
100 1
2
3

Common Vent Capacity

Minimum Internal Area of Masonry Chimney Flue(in.*)
12 19 28 38 50 63 78 113

Combined Appliance InputRating in Thousands of Btu per Hour

Vent

"'P
(fi)
-
6
8
10
15
-
20
30
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 620 $28 831
879 461 1165
1089 605 1905
1692 928
1 O0 NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA 348 NA NA 499 NA 669 2053
1921 1058

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Table 10.9 Capacity of Masonry Chimneywith Single-Wall Connectors ServingTwo or More Category I Appliances
Vent Connector Capacity

Single-Wall Metal VentConnector Diameter- D

3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in.

Limits in Thousands of Btu per Hour

Appliance Input Rating
Vent Connector
Height Rise FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT FAN NAT
H R
W) (ft) Min Max
Max Min Max
Max Min Max Max Min Max
Max Min Max Max Min Max Max Mm Max Max Min Max Max

6 1 NA
NA
21
NA
NA 39 NA
NA 66 179 191
100 231
271 140 292
366
200 362
474
252 499
594 316
2 NA
NA 28 NA 52 NA NA 84 186
227 123 239 Y21 172 :+O1 432
231 373 337 299 509 696
376
3 NA
NA 34 NA 61 134
153 97 193 258
142 247
365
202
309
491
269 381
634
348 519 793 437
8 1 NA
NA 21 NA
NA 40 NA NA 68 195
208 103 298 146 313 407
207
250 387 530 263 529
672 331
2 NA
NA 28 NA 52 137
139 85 202
240 125 343 177 323 465
238
258 397 607 309 i 4 0 766 391
3 NA 34 NA 62 143 156 98 210
264 145 266
376 205 332 509 274 407 663 356 551 838 450
10 1 NA
NA 22 NA 41 130 151 70 202
225
106 267
316 151 333 434 213 410
571
273 ri58
727 343
2 NA
NA 29 NA
NA 53 136 150 86 210 2.55 128 276 3.58 181 343 489 244 420
640
317 569
813 403
3 NA
NA 97
34 102 62 143
166 99 217
277
147 284
389
207 530 279 430
694
363
352 ri80 880
459
15 1 NA
NA 23 NA
NA 43 129 151 73 199 271
112 268
376
161 349 502 225 445
646
291 623 808 366
2 NA
NA 30 92 103 54 I35 170 88 207
295
132 277 41 I 189 359
548
256 456 706
334 634
884
424
3 NA
NA 34 96 112 63 141 185 101 215
315 151 213 586 289
286
439466
755
378
368 646
945
479
20 1 NA
NA 23 87 99 45 128
167 76 197 303 117 265
425
169 345
569 255 439
734
306 614
921
387
2 NA
NA 30 111
91 55 134 183 90 205
325
136 274
455 195 266 450
787
348
355
610 627 '386 443
3 NA 35 96 119 64 140
199 103 213 343 154 282
481
219 365
644 298 461 831 391 639
1042 496
1 30 Ni\
NI\ 24 86 108 47 126
187 80
I93 347
124 183 430
864
330
338
665
250
259
492 600
1089
421
2 NA
NA 119
9131 57 132
203 93 201 366 142 205 442
908
372
348
699
282
269
518 613 1145 473
3 NA
NA 35 95 127 65 138
216 105 209
381 160 358 729
312
277229 452
540 946
412 626
1193 524
50 1 NA
NA 24 85 113 50 121 204 87 188 392
139 252
567
208 328
778
287 417
1022 383 582
1302
492
2 NA
NA 31 89 123 60 130 218 100 196
408 158 262
588
230 339 806 320 429
1058
425 596
1346 545
3 271
607
255 349 831 351 440 1090 466 610
1386 597
1 00 1 249
617
232 315 875 328 402
1181
444 560 1537 580
2 253
636
254 326 899 361 415
1210 488 575
1570 634
3 262
654
279 337 921 392 4'27 12% 529 589 1604 687

Common Vent Capacity

Minimum Internal Area of Masonry Chimney Flue ( h 2 )
12 19 28 38 50 63 78 113

Combined Appliance Input Ratingin Thousands of Btu per Hour

Vent
Height FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT FAN
FAN NAT
H
W) FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT+FAN+FAN +NAT
6 NANA 25118NA 45 NA 176 71 NA 255 102 NA 348 142 455
NA 187 NA 579 245 NA 846 NA
8 NANA 28128NA 52 NA 190 81 NA 276 118 NA 380 162 NA 497 217 NA 633 277 1136 928 405
10 NANA 31 NA 136 56 NA 205 89 NA 295 129 NA 405 175 53'
NA
2 234 771
680 300 1216
1000 4.50
15 NANA NANA
36 66 NA 230 105 NA 335 150 NA 400
210 677 602 280 866 772 360 1359
1139 540
20 NA
NA
NA NANA 74 NA 247 120 362
NA 170 NA 503 240 321 947 415 1495
849 661
765 1264 640
30 NA
NANA NA
NA NA NA
NA 135 NA 398 195 NA 558 275 808 739 377 957 490 1682
1447
740
1052
50 NA
NANA
NANA
NANA
NANA NA
NA NA NA 612 325 S A 821 456 1152
1076 600 1879
1672 910
100 NA
NANA NA
NA
NA
NA
NANA
NA
KANA
NANA
NA NA NA 494 NA
NA 663 20061885 1046

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Table 10.10 Capacity of SingleWall Metal Pipe or T p e B

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Table 10.1 1 Exterior Masonry Chimney, Single NAT

54-9 1

Asbestos Cement Venting Serving Two or More Draft Hood- Installations with Type B Double-Wall VentConnectors
Equipped Appliances Minimum Allowable Input Ratingof Space-Heating
Appliance in Thousands of Btu per Hour
Vent Connector Capacity -
T
Vent Internal Area of Chimney (in.*)
Vent Connector Diameter- D Height -
Total H
Vent
Connector 3in. 4in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8in. (ft) 19 12 28 38 50 63 78 113
"

Height Rise 37F o r Local 99% winter design temperature:37'F or greater

H R Maximum Appliance Input Rating in greater
(ft) (ft) Thousands of Btu
per Hour 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 40 21 68 102 146 205
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6-8 2 28 53 86 124 178 235 15 N A 0 O O O O O 0
20 NA NA 190123 249 184 O 0
3 34 61 98 147 204 275 30 NA NA NA NA NA 393 334 0
1 23 44 77 117 179 240 50 NA NA NA NA NA NANA 579
"

27F to Local 99% winter design temperature:27F to 36F

15 2 30 56 92 134 194 265 36'F
3 35 64 102 155 216 298 6 O 0 68 116 156 180 212 266
8 O 0 82 127 167 187 214 263
1 25 49 84 129 190 270 10 O 51 97 141 183 201 225 265
30 2 31 58 97 145 211 295 15 NA NA NA NA 233 253 274 305
20 NA NA NA NA NA 307 330 362
and up 3 36 68 107 164 232 321 30 NA NA NA NA NA 419 445 485
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 763
Common Vent Capacity "

17F to Local 99% winter design temperature: 17F to 26'F

Common Vent Diameter 26'F
Total 6 NA NA NA NA NA 215 259 349
Vent 4in. 5in. 6in. 7in. 8in. loin. 12in. 8 NA NA NA NA 197 226 264 352
Height 10 NA NA NA NA 214 245 278 358
H CombinedApplianceInput Rating inThousandsof 15 NA NA NA NA NA 296 331 398
(ft) Hour Btu per 20 KA NA NA NA NA 352 387 457
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 507 581
6 48 78 111 155 205 320 NA
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
"

8 55 89 128 175 234 365 503 5'F to Local 99% j%inter design temperature: 5F to
16'F
16'F
10 59 95 136 190 250 395 560
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 416
15 71 115 168 228 305 480 690 8 NA NA NA NA NA NA 312 423
10 NA NA NA NA NA 289 331 430
20 80 129 186 260 340 550 790
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA 393 485
30 NA 147 215 300 400 650 940 20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 450 547
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 682
50 NA NA NA 360 490 810 1190
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 972
"

Note: See Figure G.6 and Section 10.2. -10F to Local 99% winter design temperature:-10F to 4F
4'F
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 484
8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 494
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 513
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 586
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 650
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 805
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1003
"

-1 l'For -1 1F or lower
Local 99% winter design temperature:
lower
- Not recommended for any vent configurations
Note: Sele Figure
-. G.19for a map showing local 99 percent winter de-
sign temperatures in the Uniteh States.

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with Type B Double-Wall VentConnectors: Combined Appliance
Maximum Input Rating in Thousands of Btu per Hour
Vent Internal Area of Chimney (in.2)
Height

1
H
12 19 38 28 50 63 78 113

$i
(ft) I

6 714625 143
103 188 246 NA
8 28 53 82 119 163 218 278 408
31 56 90 131 177 236 302 454
NA 67 106 152 212 283 365 546
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 325 419 648
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 496 749
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 922
1 o0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Table 10.12(b) Exterior Masonry Chimney, NAT+NAT Table 10.12(b) Exterior Masonry Chimney, NAT+NAT
Installations with Type B DoubleWallVent Connections: Installations with Type B DoubleWall Vent Connections:
Minimum Allowable Input Ratingof Space-Heating Minimum Allowable Input Ratingof Space-Heating
Appliance in Thousands of Btu per Hour Appliance in Thousands of Btu per Hour (Codnued)
Vent Internal Area of Chimney (in.2) Vent Internal Area of Chimney ( i n 2 )
Height Height
H H
38( ft)
28 19 12 50 63 78 113 38(ft)
28 19 12 50 63 11378
37F or Local 99% winter design temperature: 5F to Local 99% winter design temperature:
greater 37F or greater 16F 5F to 16F
6 O O O O O O O N A 6 NANA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA NA
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 430
15 N A O O O O O O O 15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 485
20 NA NANANA NA 184 O O 20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 547
30 NA
NA
NA
NA NA 393 334 O 30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 682
I
50 NA NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 579 50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1O0 NA
NANA
NA
NA
NA
NA NA 1O0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
27F to Local 99% winter design temperature: 4F o r Local 99% winter design temperature:
36F 27F to 36F lower 4F or lower
6 O O 68 NANA 180 NA
212 Not recommended for any vent configurations
8 O O 82 NA NA 187 214 263
10 O 51 NA NA NA 201 225 265 Note: See Figure G 1 9 for a map showing local 99 percent winter
design temperatures in the United States.
15 NA NA NA NA NA 253 274 305
20 NA NA NA NA NA 307 330 362
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 445 48.5
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 763
1O0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
17F to Local 99% winter design temperature:
26F 17F to 26F
6 NA
NA
NA
NA NA NA NA
NA
8 NA NA NA NA NA NA 264 352
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA 278 358
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA 331 398
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 387 457
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 862
1O0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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 Table 10.13(a) Exterior Masonry Chimney, FAN+NAT Installations
with Type B DoubleWallVent Connectors: Combined Appliance
Maximum Input Rating in Thousands
of Btu per Hour
Vent Internal Areaof Chimney (in.2)
Height
H
(ft) 12 19 28 38 50 78 63
113
6 74 178
119 257 351 458 582 853
8 80 130 193 279 384 501 937
636
10 138
84 409
299
207 538
686 1010
15 NA 152
233 334 467 611 781 1156
20 NA
NA 250
368 508 668 858 1286
30 NA
NA
NA 404 564 747 969 1473
50 NA NA
NA
NA
NA 831 1089 1692
100 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 1921

Table 10.13(b) Exterior Masonry Chimney, FAN+NAT Table 10.13(b) Exterior Masonry Chimney, FAN+NAT
Installations with Type B Double-Wall
Vent Connectors: Installations with Type B Double-Wall VentConnectors:
Minimum Allowable Input Rating of Space-Heating Minimum Allowable Input Rating of Space-Heating
Appliance in Thousands of Btu per Hour Appliance in Thousands of Btu per Hour (Continued)
Vent Internal
Area of Chimney (in.2) Vent Internal
Area of Chimney (in.2)
Height Height
H H
(ft) 12 19 28 38 50
11378 63 (ft) 12 19 28 38 11378 63
50
37F or Local 99% winter design temperature: 5F to Local 99% winter design temperature:
greater 37F or greater 16F 5F to 16F
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 6 78
NA 121 166 252214 301 416
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 8 NA 94 135 182 230 269 312 423
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 10 NA 111 149 198 250 289 331 430
15 N A O O O O O O O 15 NA NA 193 247 305 346 393 485
20 NANA 190
123 249 184 O O 20 NA NA NA 293 360 408 450 547
30 NANANA 334 398 393 334 O 30 NA NA NA 377 450 531 580 682
50 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 714 707 579 50 NA NA NA NA NA 797 853 972
100 NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 1600 100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1833
27F to Local 99% winter design temperature: -10F to Local 99% winter design temperature:
36F 27F to 36F 4F -10F to 4F
6 156
O116
68 0 180 212 266 6 NA NA 145 196 249 296 349 484
8 O O 82 127 167 187 214 263 8 NA NA 159 213 269 320 371 494
10 O 51 97 141 183 210 225 265 10 NA NA 175 231 292 339 397 513
15 NA 111 142 183 233 253 274 305 15 NA NA NA 283 351 404 457 586
20 NA NA 187 230 284 307 330 362 20 NA NA NA 333 408 468 528 650
30 NA NA NA 330 319 419 445 485 30 NA NA NA NA NA 603 667 805
50 NA NA NA NA NA 672 705 763 50 NA NA NA NA NA NA 955 1003
1O0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1554 100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
17F to Local 99% winter design temperature: -1 1F or Local 99% winter design temperature:
26F 17F to 26F lower -1 1F or lower
6 O 141
9955 182 215 259 349 Not recommended for any vent configurations
8 52 74 111 154 197 226 264 352
Note: See Figure G.19 for a map showing local 99 percent winter
10 NA 90 125 169 214 245 278 358 design temperatures in the United States.
15 NA NA 167 212 263 296 331 398
20 NA NA 212 258 316 352 387 457
30 NA NA NA 362 429 470 507 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA 723 766 862
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1669

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Pipe, 1996
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Materials,100BarrHarborDrive,WestConshohocken, PA
19428-2959.
ASTM A 53, Standard Specification f o r Pipe, Steel, Black
and Hot-Dipped, Zinc Coated Welded and Seamless,1999
ASTM A 106, Standard Spectfication f o r Seamless Carbon
Steel Pipef o r High-Temperature Service, 1999
ASTM P. 254, Standard Spec$cation for Copper Brazed
Steel Tubing, 1997
ASTMA539, Standard Speajcation for Electric Resis-
tance- Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for Gas and Fuel Oil Lines,
1999.
ASTM B 88, Specification for SeamlessCopperWater
Tube, 1996.
ASTM B 210, Specification forAluminum-AlloyDrawn
Seamless Tubes, 1995
ASTM B 241, Specrjcation for Aluminum-Alloy Seamless
Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube,1996.
ASTM B 280, Specification f o r Seamless Copper Tube f o r
Air Conditioning and RejLigeration Field Service,1991.
ASTM D 2513, Standard Specification f o r Thermoplastic
Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings,1999.
11.1.3 CSA International Publicatons. CSAInternational.,
OH 4413 1.
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland,
ANSI 221.8-1994, lnstallation ofDonlestic Gas Conversion
Burners.
ANSI 7.21.18IC:GA 6.3-1995. Gas ..lppliance Pressure
Regulators.
ANSI Z21.691CGA 6.16, Connectors for Movable Gas Ap-
pliances, 1997
ANSI %21AO. Line Pressure R e p l a t o w , 1997.
ANSI 283.18, DirectGas-FiredIndustrialilirHeaters,
1990 ( 1998)
ANSI 1.C IICSA 6.26, hire1 Gas PiI>ingSvstems Using Cor-
rugatedStain1e.v Steel 7hing, 1997.
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11.1.4 M S S Publications Manufacturers Standardization
Society of theValveandFittingsIndustry,5203Leesburg
Pike, Suite 502, Falls Church, VA 22041.
MSS SP-6, Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe
Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings,
1999.
ANSIIMSS SP-58, Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materi-
als, Design und Manufacture, 1993.
11.1.5 NFPA Publications. National fire Protection
Association. 1 Battcrymarch Park. P.O. Box 9101.Quincy.
MA 02169-9 10 1.
NFPA 30A, ilutomolive and Marine Service Statiotr Code,
1996.
NFPA 37, Standardfiw the Installation and Use of Stcltion-
Combustion Engines und Gns Turbines, 1998.
NFPA 5 I , Standa~*cfr the Design und Installation of Oq-
gen-Fuel Gas &vstetns f o r Weldir1g, Cutting, and /Illied lroc-
esses, 1997.
NFPA52. Standurd fr Compressed haturul Gas (CM;)
I%hicular Fuel Systems. 1998.
NFPA 58. I,iqueJed Petroleum Gas Code, 1998.
NFPA 70, !I;;ltionalElectrical code. 1999.
NFPA82. Stuntiara O J I Incinerators, Waste, und Linen
IIandling Systems and Equipment, 1999.
NFPA 88A, Standurdji~rIarking Strucrures. 1998.
NFIA 90A: Standardfor the Instollution of Air Condition-
ing and Ventilating Sstems. 1999.
NFPAWB. Statdard,for/he Installatiorr oJ Wurm .4ir
Heating and Air ConditioniugS)stems, 1909.
NFPA 96, Standard for Ptntilation Control und Fire Pro-
tection of Cbmmerciul t7oookingOperations, 1998.
NFPA 2 1 1, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents. and
Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 1996.
NFPA 409, Standard on .4ircruj Hangars, 1995.
NFPA 1 192, Stundurd on Recreational Vehicles, 1999.
11.1.6 IJ.S. Government Publication. U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Code ofFederu1 Reguulations,Title 49. Part 192.
Appendix A Explanatory Material
Appendix A is not apart of the requirements of this code but
is included f o r informationalpurposes only. Thisappendix
contains explanatory material, numbered to correspond with
the applicable text paragraphs.
A.1.5.2 See Appendix D for a method of leakage testing.
A.1.7 Approved. TheNationalFireProtectionAssociation
does not approve, inspect, or certify any installations, proce-
dures, equipment, or materials; nor does it approve or evaluate
testing laboratories. In determining the acceptability of instal-
lations,procedures,equipment,ormaterials,theauthority
having jurisdiction may base acceptance on compliance with
NFPA or other appropriate standards. In the absence of such
standards,saidauthoritymayrequireevidence of properin-
stallation, procedure, or use. The authority having jurisdiction
may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of an organi-
zationthat is concernedwithproductevaluations and is
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thus in a position to determine compliancewith appropriate
standards for the current production
of listed items.
k 1 . 7 Authority Having Jurisdiction. The phrase authorityhav-
ing jurisdictionis used in this Code in a broad manner since
jurisdictions and approval agencies vary as do their responsibil-
ities. Where public safety is primary, the authority having juris-
diction may bea federal, state, local, or other regional
department orindividual suchas a fire chief, fire marshal, chief
of a fire prevention bureau, labor department, health depart-
ment, buildingofficial, electrical inspector, or others having stat-
utory authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection
department, rating bureau, or other insurance company repre-
sentative may be the authority havingjurisdiction. In many cir-
cumstances the property owneror his delegated agent assumes
the role of the authority having jurisdiction; at government
installations, the commanding officer or departmental official
may be the authorityhaving jurisdiction.
A.1.7Listed. The meansforidentifying listed equipment
may vary for each organization concernedwith product evalu-
ation; someorganizations donot recognize equipment as
listed unless it is also labeled.The authority havingjurisdiction
should utilize the system employed by the listing organization
to identify a listed product.
A.1.7 Vented Appliance Categories I-IV. For additionalinfor-
mation on appliance categorization,see the appropriate221 and
283 American National Standards.
A.1.7 Venting System. A venting system is usually composed
of a vent or a chimneyand vent connector(s),if used, assem-
bled to form the openpassageway.
A.2.4.1 The size of gas piping depends on the following fac-
tors:
(1) Allowable loss in pressure (see 2.4.4) from point of deliv-
ery to equipment
(2) Maximum gas demand
(3) Length of piping and numberof fittings
(4) Specific gravity of the gas
(5) Diversity factor
(6) Foreseeable future demand
A.2.4.2 To obtain the cubic feet per hour ofgas required,
divide the Btu per hour ratingby the Btu per cubic foot heat-
ing value of the gas supplied. The heatingvalue of the gas can
be obtained from thelocal gas supplier.
Where the ratingsof the equipment to be installed are not
known,Table (2.2 in AppendixC shows theapproximate
demand of typical appliances by types.
A.2.4.3 Gas Piping Size. The gascarrying capacities for differ-
ent sizes and lengthsof iron pipe, or equivalent rigid pipe, and
semirigid tubing are shown in the capacity tables inChapter 9.
Tables 9.1 through 9.12 indicate approximate capacities
for single runs of piping. If the specific gravity of the gas is
other than0.60, correction factors should be applied. Correc-
tion factors for usewith these tables are given in Table 9.13.
For any gas piping system,for special gas utilization equip-
ment, or for conditions other than those covered by the capac-
ity tablesin Chapter 9, such as longerruns,greater gas
demands, or greater pressure drops, the size of each gas pip-
ing system should be determined by standard engineering
methods acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
A suggested procedure with an example of using tables to
size a gas piping system is presented in Appendix C.
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A.2.5.1(1) For welding specificationsand procedures thatcan
be used, see the M I 1104, Standard for Welding Pipelines and
Related Facilities; AWS B2.1,Standard for Welding Pmcedure and
Performance Qualification; or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section IX.
A.2.6.2(c) An average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per
100 scf (0.7 mg/100 L) is equivalent to a traceas determined
by ANSI/ASTM D 2385, Method of Test for Hydrogen Sulfide and
Mercaptan Sulfur in Natural Gas (Cadmium Sulfate-Ioahmetric
Titration Method), or ANSI/ASTM D 2420, Method of Test for
Hydrogen Sulfide in Liquefied Petroleum (U)Gases [Lead Acetate
Method).
A.2.6.3(b) See A.2.6.2(c).
Copper andbrass tubing andfittings (except tin-lined cop-
per tubing) should not be used if the gas contains more than
an average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per100 scf of gas
(0.7 mg/100 L ) .
A.2.6.8(a) For welding and brazing specifications and proce-
dures thatcan be used, seeAPI 1104, Standard for WeldingPipe-
linesand Related Facilities; AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding
Procedure and Performance Qualzfication; AWS B2.2, Standard for
Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification; or Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
A.2.7 Thissectionapplies to premises-ownedmeters [see
I 1.1.1(6)16].
A.2.8 This section applies to premises-owned regulators [see
l.l.l(b)l6].
A.3.1.3 For information on corrosion protection of under-
ground pipe,see NACE RP 0169, Control o f E x t a a 1 Corrosion on
Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems. Information
on installation, maintenance, and corrosion protection may
be available from the gas supplier.
A.3.1.4 The gas supplier can be consulted for recommendations.
A.3.5.3 Only vertical chases are recognized by the coverage. It
is believed that welded joints for a horizontal
gas line would be
preferable to a horizontal chase.
A.3.6.3 Care should be taken in making mitered joints to
provide proper root opening and alignment and full weld
penetration.
A.3.13.4 The mixing blower is acknowledged as a special case
because of itsinability to tolerate controlvalves or comparable
restrictions between mixing blowerand burner(s).With these
limitations, mixing blower installations are not required to
uti-
lizesafety blowouts,backfirepreventers,explosionheads,
flame arresters, or automatic firechecks that introduce pres-
sure losses.
A.3.13.5(a) For information on venting of deflagrations, see
NFPA 68, Guidefor Venting of Deflagrations.
A.3.13.5(d) Additional interlocks might be necessary for safe
operation of equipment suppliedby the gas-mixing machine.
k3.13.6(a) Two basic methods are generally used. One calls
for a separate firecheck at each burner, the other firecheck
a at
each group of burners. The second method is generally more
practical if a system consistsof many closely spaced burners.
An approved automatic firecheck should be installed as
near as practical upstream from a flame arrester used for local
protectionwhere test burnersor
lighting
torches
are
employed.
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A.4.1.1 Because it is sometimes necessary to divide a piping A.5.3.3(a) See Figure A.5.3.3(a)
system into test sections and install test heads, connectingpip-
ing, and other necessary appurtenances for testing, i t is not Figure A.5.3.3(a) Equipment located in confined spaces; all air from
required that thetie-in sections of pipe bepressure-tested. Tie- inside the building. See 5.3.3(a).
in connections, however, should be tested with a noncorrosive
leak detection fluid after gas has been introduced and the
pressure has been increased sufficiently to give some indica-
n- Chimney or gas vent

tions whether leaks exist.

The test procedure used should be capable of disclosing all
leaks in the section being tested and should be selected after
giving due consideration to the volumetric content of the sec-
tion and to its location.
Under no circumstances should avalve in a line be used as
a bulkhead between gas in one section of the piping system
and test medium in an adjacentsection, unless two valves are
installed in series with a valved telltale locatedbetween these
valves. A valve should not be subjected to the test pressure
unless i t can be determined that theMlve, including thevalve
closing mechanism, is designed to safely withstand the test
pressure.

A.4.2.3 See Appendix D for a suggested method.

A.4.3 The processes of voiding a gas pipeline of fuel gas and

replacing the filel gas with air or charging a gas pipeline that
is full of air with fuel gas require that a significant amount of
combustible mixture not be developed within the pipeline o r
released within a confined space. I A.5.3.3(b)la See Figure A.5.3.3(b)lal.

A.5.1.1 The National Fire Protection Association andthe Figure A.5.3.3(b)lal Equipment located in confined spaces; all air
American National StandardsInstitutedonotapprove, from outdoors - inlet au from ventilated crawl space and outlet air
inspect, or certif)! any installations, procedures, equipment, or to ventilated attic. /See 5.3.3(b).]
materials. In determiningacceptability of installations or pro-
cedures, theauthority havingjurisdiction can base acceptance
on compliance with NFPA, ANSI, or other appropriate stan-
n- Chimney or gas vent

dards. In the absence of such standards, said authority can I louvers

require evidence of proper installation, procedure, or use. of attic)
The authorityhaving jurisdiction can also refer to the listings
or labeling practices (seeSection 1.7) of an organization con-
cerned with product evaluations and is in a position to deter-
mine compliance with appropriate standards for the current
production of listed items. Additional information regarding
the coordination of gas utilization equipment design, con-
struction, and maintenancecan be found in Appendix B.

A.5.1.6 Halogenated hydrocarbons are particularly injurious

and corrosive after contact with flames or hot surfaces.

A.5.3 Special Conditions Created fly Mechanical Exhausting or

Fireplaces. Operation of exhaust fans, ventilation systems,
clothes dryers, or fireplaces can create conditions requiring
special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of installed
gas utilization equipment.

A.5.3.2 In unconfined spaces in buildings of otherthan

unusually tight construction(see SectionI. y), infiltration can be
adequate to provide air for combustion,ventilation, and dilu- unheated crawl space
tion of flue gases.

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A.5.3.3(b)la2 See Figure A.5.3.3(b)la2. A.5.3.3(b)2 See Figure A.5.3.3(b)2.

Figure A.5.3.3(b) la2 Equipment located in confined spaces; all air Figure A.5.3.3(b)2 Equipment located in confined spaces; single
from outdoors through ventilated attic. [See 5.3.3(b).] combustion air opening, all air from theoutdoors.

n- Chimney or gas vent

Chimney or gas vent
Ventilation louvers
(each endof attic)

Furnade Wat&
-
-
- heater

o
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

A.5.3.3(b)lb See Figure A.5.3.3(b)lb.

A.5.5.6 Forinformation on gasconvenienceoutlets,see
Figure A.5.3.3(b)lb Equipment located in confined spaces; all air
from outdoors. [See 5.3.3(b).) AGA 7-90.
Requirementsfor Gas Convenience Outlets,

n- Chimney or gas vent

A.6.l(b) Also see Prohibited Installations, 6.6.1,
and 6.29.1.
6.7.1,
6.24.1,

A-6.2.6 Reference can be made to ANSI/NFPA 9OA,Standard

for the Installation of Air-conditioning and Ventilating Systems, or
NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installationof Warm Air Heating and
Air-Conditioning Systems.
A.6.3.5 For details of requirements on low-pressure heating
boiler safety devices, refer to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section IV, Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers.
A.6.3.6(c) Reference can be made to NFPA 9OA, Standard for
the I n s t a l h i o n of Air Conditioning and VentilatingSystems, o r to
NFPA 90B,Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and
Air ConditioningSystems.
A.6.6.1 For information on decorative appliances for installa-
tion in vented fireplaces, see ANSI 221.60, Decorative GasAppli-
ances for Installation in Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces.
A.6.7.1 For information on vented gas fireplaces. see ANSI
I 221.50, Vented Gas Fireplaces.
y

A.6.9.5 Recirculation of room air can be hazardous in the

presence of flammable solids, liquids, gases, explosive materi-
als (e.g., grain dust, coal dust, gun powder), and substances
(e.g.,refrigerants,aerosols)thatcanbecometoxicwhen
exposed to flame or heat.
A.6.12.8 Where exhaust fans are used for ventilation, precau-
tions might be necessaryto avoid interference with the opera-
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I figure A.7.8 Exit terminalsof mechanical draft and direct-vent ventingsystem.
Input
(Btu/hr)
Clearance
(in.)
10,000 or less
10,001 to 50,000
Over 50,000 12
[see 7.8(c)]
For SI units: 1 fi = 0.305m; 1 in. = 25.4 mm;
1 Btu/hr = 0.293 W
k6.24.1 It is recommendedthatspaceheatingappliances
installed in all bedrooms or roomsgenerally kept closed beof
the direct venttype. (See Section 6.28.)
A.6.29.9 A hole near the top of a cold water inlet tube that
entersthetop of the water heateror tank is commonly
accepted for this purpose.
A.7.2.3 Information on the construction and installation of
ventilating hoods can be obtained from NFPA 96, Standard
f o r Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations.
A.7.3.5 See A.7.2.3.
A.7.5.l(c) For information on the installation of gas vents in
existing masonry chimneys, see Section7.6.
A.7.5.5(c) Referencecanalsobemade to thechapteron
chimney, gas vent, and fireplace systems of the ASHRAE Hand-
book -W A C S y s tandm Equipment.
A.7.6.3(a) Additional information on sizing venting systems
can be found in the following:
(1) Tables in Chapter 10
(2) The gas equipment manufacturers instructions
(3) The venting equipment manufacturerssizing instructions
(4) Drawings,calculations, and specificationsprovided by
the venting equipment manufacturer
( 5 ) Drawings, calculations, and specifications provided by a
competent person
(6) The chapter on chimney, gas vent, and fireplace systems
of the ASHRAE Handbook -HKAC Systems and Equipment.
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Category I appliances may be either draft hood-equipped
or fan-assisted combustion system in design. Different vent
design methods are required for draft hood-equipped and
fan-assisted combustion system appliances.
A.7.7.5(a) Referencecanalsobemade to thechapteron
chimney, gas vent, and fireplace systems of the ASHRAE Hand-
book -W A C Systems and Equipment.
A.7.8 See Figure A.7.8.
A.7.10.3 Reference can also be made to the chapteron chim-
ney, gas vent, and fireplace systems of the ASHRAE Handbook
- W A C Systems and Equipment.
A.7.10.9(b) See A.7.6.3(a).
A.7.12.4 A device that will automatically shut off gas to the
burner in the event of sustained backdraftis recommended if
such backdraft might adversely affect burner operation or if
flue gas spillage might introduce a hazard. Figure A.7.12.4
shows examples of correct and incorrect locations for baro-
metric draft regulators.
A.8.1.1 Checking Burner Input.
(a) Checking Burner Input Using a Meter To check the Btu
input rate, the test hand on the meter should be timed for at
least one revolution and the input determined from this tim-
ing. Test dials are generally marked 1/2, 1, 2, or 5 ft3/revolu-
tion depending on the sizeof the meter.Instructionsfor
converting the test hand readings to cubic feet per hour are
given in Table 8.1.1.
(b) Checking Burner Input Not Using a Meter The fixed ori-
fice size for each burner can be determined in accordance
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with Table E 1for utility gases and Table E2 for undilutedliq-
uefied petroleum gases.
Figure k7.12.4 Locations for barometric draft regulators.
Correct Correct
Coirect
(a) Correct Locations
Incorrect
I
Incorrect
(b) Incorrect Locations
m Incorrect
A.8.2 Normally, the primary air adjustment shouldfirst be set
to give a soft blueflamehavingluminous tips andthen
increased to a point where yellow
the tips just disappear.If the
burner cannot beso adjusted, the manufacturer or serving gas
supplier should be contacted.
A.8.6 A procedure for checking draft can be found in Appen-
dix H, steps 7, 8, and 10 through14.
Appendix B Coordination of Gas Utilization
Equipment Design, Construction, and Maintenance
This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this c&
i n c l d d for informational purposes only.
B.1 Coordination.
B.l.l Becauseindustrialgasapplicationsare so varied in
nature, many agencies are jointly involved with their safe and
satisfactory use. Prior to installation, the specific assignments
should be agreed upon by the parties concerned. A typical,
but not mandatory, delineation of assignments is given in
B.1.2 through B.1.5, and a detailedchecklist is given in B.2.
B.1.2 The person or agency planning an installation of gas
equipment does thefollowing:
(1) Verifies the adequacy of the gas supply, volume, pressure,
and meter location
(2) Determines suitability of gas for the process
(3) Notifies gas suppliers of significantchanges in requirements
B.1.3 Upon request, the gas supplier furnishes the user com-
plete information on thefollowing:
(1)Combustioncharacteristicsand physical or chemical
properties such as specific gravity, heating value, pres-
sure, and the approximateanalysis of the gas
(2) Conditions underwhich an adequatesupply ofgas atsuit-
able pressure can be brought to the site
(3) Continuity of the gas supply
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B.1.4 The gas equipment manufacturer or builder provides
the following:
(1) Design and construction of all gas equipment or assem-
blies shipped from its plant
(2) Design and construction of all gas equipment fabricated,
erected, or assembled by the gas equipment manufac-
turer or builder in thefield
(3) A statement of the maximum hourly Btu input, type of
gas, and design pressure range
(4) Written installation andoperatinginstructionsforthe
user
B.1.5 The person or agency installing thegas equipment and
the person oragency authorizing the installationof gas equip-
ment (purchaser) jointly shouldd o the following:
(1) Select, erect, or assemble gas equipment, components, or
designs purchasedor developed by that personor agency
(2) Ensure conformance to codes, ordinances, or regulations
applicable to the installation
(3) Provide adequate means of disposal of products of com-
bustion
(4) Initially operate the gas equipment in asafe manner
B.2 Gas Equipment Design and Construction Checklist.
B.2.1 The basic design and installation should consider the
following:
(1) Suitability of equipment for process requirements
(2) Adequate structural strength and stability
(3) Reasonable life expectation
(4) Conformance to existing safety standards
( 5 ) Adequate combustion space and venting
(6) Means for observation and inspection of combustion
B.2.2 Materials of construction used,other than pipe,fittings,
and valves, should provide reasonable life expectancy for the
service intended and should be capableof satisfactorily with-
standing thefollowing:
(1) Operatingtemperatures
but is (2) Chemicalaction
(3) Thermalshock
(4) Load stresses
B.2.3 Combustion systems should be selected for the charac-
teristics of the available gas so that they will operate properly
at theelevation at pointof use and produce thefollowing:
(1) Proper heat distribution
(2) Adequate operating temperature range
(3) Suitableflamegeometry
(4) Flame stability
( 5 ) Operating flexibility
(6) Desired heating chamber atmosphere
B.2.4 Pipe, fittings, and valves should conform to applicable
American National Standards as indicated in Section 2.6. Pip-
ing, bushings, and material in fittings should not be selected
nor used until thefollowing factors havebeen considered
(1) Correct size to handle required volume (consideration of
pressure drop in controls and manifolds is particularly
important inlow pressure systems)
(2) Material specifications suitablefor pressures and temper-
atures encountered
(3) Adequate supports and protection against physical damage
(4) Tight assembly and thorough leak inspection
(5) Useof sufficient unions and flanges, where permitted,
for convenient field replacement or repair
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(6) Arrangement of piping to provide accessibility for equip-
ment adjustments and freedom from thermal damage
B.2.5 Information concerning the characteristics of the gas
and electricity available at the point of utilization should be
specific and complete. Gas controls and electrical equipment
should be selected to conform to these characteristics, which
include the following:
(1) Gas characteristics: Heat content, pressure, specific grav-
ity, and approximateanalysis
(2) Electrical characteristics: Voltages, number of phases,
and frequencies for both control and power circuits
(3) Location of electrical equipmentand wiring to avoid
thermal damage and excessive concentrations of dust,
dirt, or foreign material
(4) Requirements of applicable electrical codes and stan-
dards, with particular reference to NFPA 70, Article 500,
of the National Electrical Code.
B.2.6 Temperaturecontrols, if used,shouldbecarefully
selected considering:
( 1 ) Range and type of instruments and sensing elements
(2) Type of control action
(3) Suitability for service required
(4) Correlation of controlinstruments with operating
equipment
B.2.7 In enclosed chambers, the accumulation of gas-air or
solvent-air mixtures that can be accidentally ignited consti-
tutes a potential hazard to life and property. For this reason,
consideration should begiven to the selection and installation
of suitable protective equipment. The selection of a satisfac-
tory protective system and components nototherwise covered
by existing codesor standards shouldbe based on the require-
ments of each individual installation after consultation with
the various interested parties, including user, designer, insur-
ance company, and local authorities having jurisdiction. Fac-
tors and considerationsinvolved in the selection of protective
equipment include thefollowing:
(1) Feasibility of its installation
(2) Its adaptability to process and control requirements
(3) Conformance to existing standards, ordinances, require-
ments, and other regulations that apply (See Appendix M
for listingof standards and specijications.)
B.3 Maintenance of Gas Equipment.
B.3.1 These recommendations are prepared for maintenance
of gas equipment. Special types of equipment demandspecial
attention.
B.3.2 Burners and pilots should be kept clean and in proper
operating condition. Burnerrefractory parts should be exam-
ined at frequent regularintervals to ensure good condition.
B.3.3 Where automatic flame safeguards are used, a complete (2) Maximum gas demand
shutdown and restart should be made at frequent intervals to (3) Length of piping and numberof fittings
check the components for proper operation.
B.3.4 Other Safeguard Equipment.
B.3.4.1 Accessory safeguard equipment, suchas manual reset
valveswith pressure or vacuumswitches,high-temperature
limit switches, draft controls, shutoff valves, airflow switches, longer runs, greater gas demands, or greaterpressure drops,
door switches, and gas valves, should be operated at frequent
regular intervals to ensure proper functioning.If inoperative,
they should be repairedor replaced promptly.
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B.3.4.2 Where firechecks are installed in gas-air mixture pip-
ing to prevent flashbacks from traveling farther upstream, the
pressure loss across the firechecks should be measured at reg-
ular intervals. When excessive pressure loss is found, screens
should be removed and cleaned. Water-type backfire checks
should be inspected at frequent regular intervals and liquid
level maintained.
B.3.4.3 All safety shutoff valves should be checked for leakage
and proper operation at frequent regular intervals.
B.3.5 Auxiliary Devices.
B.3.5.1 A necessarypart of the gas equipment maintenanceis
the proper maintenance of auxiliarydevices.Maintenance
instructions as supplied by the manufacturers of these devices
should be followed.
B.3.5.2 Gas combustion equipment, including blowers,
mechanical mixers, controlvalves, temperature controlinstru-
ments, air valves, and air filters, should be kept clean and
should be examined at frequent regularintervals.
B.3.5.3 Necessary repairs and replacements should be made
promptly.
B.3.6 Regulator and zero governor vents and impulseor con-
trol piping and tubing shouldbe kept clear. Regulator valves
thatoperateimproperlyshould be cleaned,repaired,or
replaced promptly.
B.3.7 A necessary part of the gas equipment maintenance is
the proper maintenanceof the gas piping system. It is recom-
mended that gas piping be inspected and tested for leakage at
regular intervals in accordance with the provisions of 4.1 3 . Air
piping should be kept internally clean to prevent accumula-
tion of dust, lint, and grease in airjets andvalves. Where con-
ditions warrant, filters should be installed at the intaketo the
fans.
B.3.8 Standby or substitute fuel equipment and systems for
gas equipment should be kept in good operating condition
and tested periodically.
B.3.9 An adequate supply of repair parts should be maintained.
Appendix C Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
This appendix is not a part oftherequirements of this code but is
included for informational purposes only.
C.l General. In determining the size of piping to be used in
designing a gas piping system, the following factors must be
considered:
(1) Allowable loss inpressurefrompoint of delivery to
equipment
(4) Specific gravity of the gas
( 5 ) Diversity factor
For any gas piping system, for special gas utilization equip-
ment, or for conditions other than those covered by Tables
9.1, 9.2, 9.13,and 9.14, or Tables 9.26, 9.27, or 9.28 such as
the size of each gas piping system should be determined by
standard engineering practicesacceptable to the authority
havingjurisdiction.
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C.2 Description of Tables. corrugated stainless steel tubing are based on pressure drops
greater than 0.5 in. water column (125 Pa). In using these
(a) The quantity of gas to beprovided at eachoutlet tables, n o additional allowance is necessary for an ordinary
should be determined, whenever possible, directly from the number of fittings.
manufacturer's Btu input rating of theequipment to be
(d) Gas piping systems that are to be supplied with gas of a
installed. In case the ratingsof the equipment to be installed
specific gravity of 0.70or less can be sized directlyfrom Tables
are notknown, Table C.2 shows the approximate consumption
9.1,9.2,9.13, and9.14, unless the authority havingjurisdiction
of average appliancesof certain types in Btu per hour.
specifies that a gravity factor be applied. Where the specific
To obtain the cubic feet per hour of gas required, divide gravity ofthe gas is greater than 0.70, the gravity factor should
the total Btu inputof all equipment by the average Btu heating be applied.
value per cubic feet of gas. The average Btu per cubic feet of Application of the gravity factor converts the figures given
gas in the area of the installation can be obtained from the in Tables 9.1,9.2,9.13, and9.14 to capacities with another gas
serving gas supplier. of different specific gravity. Such application is accomplished
by multiplying the capacities givenin Tables 9.1,9.2,9.13, and
Table C.2 Approximate Gas Input for Typical Appliances 9.14 by the multipliers shown in Table 9.24. In case the exact
specific gravity does not appear in the table, choose the next
Input
BtU/hr higher value specificgravity shown.
Appliance (APP'OX.) (e) Capacities for gas at pressures greater than 0.5psi (3.5
Wa) in cubic feet per hourof 0.60 specific gravity gas for dif-
free-standing,
Range,
65,000
domestic ferent sizes and lengths areshown in Tables 9.5 to 9.12 for iron
Built-in oven or broiler
unit,
domestic
25,000 pipe or equivalentrigid pipe andTables 9.29and 9.30 for cor-
domestic
Built-in
unit, top 40,000 rugated stainless steel tubing.
Water heater, automatic storage C.3 Use of Capacity Tables. To determine the size of each
30- to
45,000
40-gal tank section of gaspiping in asystem within the rangeof the capac-
ity tables, proceed as follows. (Also see sampb calculation in Sec-
Water heater, automatic storage tion C.2.)
al 50
(a) Determine the gas demand of each appliance to be
Water heater, automatic instantaneous attached to the piping system. Where Tables9.1,9.2, 9.13, and
2 Capacity
at gal/minute 142,800 9.14 are to be used to select the piping size, calculate the gas
gal/minute
Capacity
4 at 285,000 demand in terms of cubic feetper hour for each piping system
Capacity at 6 gal/minute 428,400 outlet. WhereTables 9.25 through 9.27 are to be used to select
the piping size, calculate the gas demand in terms of thou-
Water
heater,
domestic,
circulating, or 35,000
sands of Btu per hour for each piping system outlet.
side-arm
(b) Where the piping system is for use with other than
Refrigerator 3,000petroleum gases, determine the design
undiluted liquefied
Clothes
dryer, Type 1 (domestic)
35,000 system pressure, the allowable loss in pressure(pressure
Gas light drop), andthe specificgravity of the gas to be used in the pip-
ing system.
domestic Incinerator,
(c) Measure the length of piping from the point of deliv-
For SI units, 1 Btu per hour = 0.293 W. ery to the most remote outlet. Where a multipressure gas pip-
Note: For specific appliancesor appliances not shown, the input ing system is used, gas piping shall be sized forthe maximum
should be determined from the manufacturer's rating. length of pipe measured from the gas pressure regulator to
the most remote outlet of each similarly pressure section.
(b) Capacities for gas at low pressure [0.5 psi (35 kPa) or (d) In the appropriate capacity table, select the column
less] in cubic feet per hourof 0.60 specific gravity gas for dif- showing the measured length,or the next longer length if the
ferent sizes and lengths are shown in Tables 9.1 and 9.2 for
table does not give the exact length. This is the only length
iron pipe or equivalent rigid pipe, in Tables 9.13 and 9.14 for used in determining the size of any sectionof gas piping. If the
smooth wall semirigid tubing, and in Tables 9.19, 9.20, and gravity factor is to be applied, the values in the selected col-
9.21 for corrugated stainless steel tubing. Tables 9.1 and 9.3
umn of the table are multipliedby the appropriate multiplier
are based on a pressure drop of 0.3 in. (75 Pa) water column, from Table 9.24.
whereas Tables 9.2, 9.14, and 9.17 are based upon a pressure
drop of 0.5 in. (125 Pa) water column. Tables 9.20 and 9.21 are Capacities of smooth wall pipe or tubingcan also bedeter-
special low-pressure applications based upon pressure drops mined by using the following formulas:
greater than 0.5 in. water column (125 Pa). In using these High Pressure [1.5 psi (10.3 kPa) and above]:
tables, no additional allowance is necessary for an ordinary
number of fittings.
(c) Capacities in thousands of Btu per hour of undiluted
liquefied petroleum gases based on a pressure drop of 0.5 in. Q = 181.6
Cr.fba.L
(125 Pa) water column for different sizes and lengths are
shown in Table 9.25 for iron pipe or equivalentrigid pipe, in
Table 9.26 for smoothwall semi-rigid tubing,and in Table 9.29
for corrugated stainless steel tubing. Tables 9.30 and 9.31 for L J

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Table C.3 Equivalent Lengths of Pipe Fittings and Valves

Screwed Fittings' 90OWelding Elbows and Smooth Bends2
180
Close
Return
45'/Ell 90/Ell Tee R/d = 1
Bends R/d = R/d = 2 R/d = 4 R/d = 6 R/d = 8
k factor = 0.42 0.90 2.00 1.80 0.36 0.48 0.27 0.21 0.36
0.27

L/d'ratio4 n = 14 30 67 60 16 12 9 7 9 12
Inside
diam. d,
Nominal in.,
pipe
size, in.
Sched.
406 a B e & b Q
L = Equivalent Lengthin Feet of Schedule 40 (standard weight) Straight Pipe6

l/2 0.622 0.73 1.55 3.47 3.10 0.83 0.62 0.47 0.36 0.47 0.62
3/4 0.824 0.96 2.06 4.60 4.12 1.10 0.82 0.62 0.48 0.62 0.82
1 1.O49 1.22 2.62 5.82 5.24 1.40 1 .o5 0.79 0.61 0.79 1.O5
11/4 1.380 1.61 3.45 7.66 6.90 1.84 1.38 1.O3 0.81 1.O3 1.38
l1/2 1.610 1.88 4.02 8.95 8.04 2.14 1.61 1.21 0.94 1.21 1.61
2 2.067 2.41 5.17 11.5 10.3 2.76 2.07 1.55 1.21 1.55 2.07
2]/2 2.469 2.88 6.16 13.7 12.3 3.29 2.47 1.85 1.44 1.85 2.47
3 3.068 3.58 7.67 17.1 15.3 4.09 3.07 2.30 1.79 2.30 3.07
4 4.026 4.70 10.1 22.4 20.2 5.37 4.03 3.02 2.35 3.02 4.03
5 5.047 5.88 12.6 28.0 25.2 6.72 5.05 3.78 2.94 3.78 5.05
6 6.065 7.07 15.2 33.8 30.4 8.09 6.07 4.55 3.54 4.55 6.07
8 7.981 9.31 20.0 44.6 40.0 10.6 7.98 5.98 4.65 5.98 7.98
IO 10.02 11.7 25.0 55.7 50.0 13.3 10.0 7.51 5.85 7.51 10.0
12 11.94 13.9 29.8 66.3 59.6 15.9 11.9 8.95 6.96 8.95 11.9
14 13.13 15.3 32.8 73.0 65.6 17.5 13.1 9.85 7.65 9.85 13.1
16 15.00 17.5 37.5 83.5 75.0 20.0 15.0 11.2 8.75 11.2 15.0
18 16.88 19.7 42.1 93.8 84.2 22.5 16.9 12.7 9.85 12.7 16.9
20 18.81 22.0 47.0 1o5 94.0 25.1 18.8 14.1 11.0 14.1 18.8
24 22.63 26.4 56.6 126 113 30.2 22.6 17.0 13.2 17.0 22.6

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L = equivalent length in feet of Schedule 40 (standard weight) straightpipe

O. 78 1.55 3.10 1.O4 0.78 2.33 3.10 0.36 17.3 8.65 4.32
1.O3 2.06 4.12 1.37 1.O3 3.09 4.12 0.48 22.9 11.4 5.72
1.31 2.62 5.24 1.75 1.31 3.93 5.24 0.61 29.1 14.6 7.27
1.72 3.45 6.90 2.30 1.72 5.1 7 6.90 0.81 38.3 19.1 9.58
2.01 4.02 8.04 2.68 2.01 6.04 8.04 0.94 44.7 22.4 11.2
2.58 5.17 10.3 3.45 2.58 7.75 10.3 1.21 57.4 28.7 14.4
3.08 6.16 12.3 4.11 3.08 9.25 12.3 1.44 68.5 34.3 17.1
3.84 7.67 15.3 5.11 3.84 11.5 15.3 1.79 85.2 42.6 21.3
5.04 10.1 20.2 6.71 5.04 15.1 20.2 2.35 112 56.0 28.0
6.30 12.6 25.2 8.40 6.30 18.9 25.2 2.94 140 70.0 35.0
7.58 15.2 30.4 10.1 7.58 22.8 30.4 3.54 168 84.1 42.1
9.97 20.0 40.0 13.3 9.97 29.9 40.0 4.65 222 111 55.5
12.5 25.0 50.0 16.7 12.5 37.6 50.0 5.85 278 139 69.5
14.9 29.8 59.6 19.9 14.9 44.8 59.6 6.96 332 166 83.0
16.4 32.8 65.6 21.9 16.4 49.2 65.6 7.65 364 182 91.0
18.8 37.5 75.0 25.0 18.8 56.2 75.0 8.75 417 208 104
21.1 42.1 84.2 28.1 21.1 63.2 84.2 9.85 469 234 117
23.5 47.0 94.0 31.4 23.5 70.6 94.0 11.0 522 26 1 131
28.3 56.6 113 37.8 28.3 85.0 113 13.2 629 314 157
For SI units, 1 foot = 0.305 m.
Note: Values for welded fittings are for conditions where bore
is not obstructed by weld spatter or backing rings. If appreciably obstructed, use
values for Screwed Fittings.
Flanged fittings have three-fourths the resistance of screwed elbows and tees.
of travel.
Vabular figures give the extra resistance dueto curvature alone to which should be added the full length
%mall size socket-welding fittings are equivalent to miter elbows and miter tees.
for a value o f f - 0.0075 from the relation~ k / 4 $
4Equivalent resistance in number of diameters of straight pipe computed
5For condition of minimum resistance where the centerline length of each miter is between d and 2 1 / 2 d .
6For pipe having other inside diameters, the equivalent resistance
may be computed from the aboven values.
Source: From PipingHundbook, by Sabin Crocker, 4th Ed., Copyright 1945by McCraw-Hill, Inc., Table XIV, pp. 100-101. Used by permission of
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Low Pressure [Less than 1.5 psi (10.3 kPa)] : actual inside diameter of the pipe in inches by n/12, or the
actual inside diameter in ft by n. Ncan be read from the table
heading. The equivalent length values can be used with rea-
Q = 187.3/ Os' A H sonable accuracy for copper or brass fittings and bends. For
Cr.fba. L copper orbrass valves, however, the equivalent length of pipe
where: should be taken as 45 percent longer than the values in the
table, which are for steel pipe. Resistance per foot of copper
Q = rate, C U ft per hr at 60F and 30 in. mercury or brass pipe is less than that of steel.
column C.4 Example of Piping System Design. Determine the required
D = inside diameter of pipe,in. pipe size ofeach section and outlet of the piping system shown in
Pl = upstreampressure, psia Figure C.4, with a designated pressure drop of 0.50 in. water col-
P2 = downstream pressure, psia umn (125 Pa). The gas to be used has 0.65 specific gravityand a
Y = superexpansibility factor = l/supercompressibili- heating value of 1000 Btu/ft3 (37.5 MJ/m3)).
ty factor
figure C.4 Piping plan.
NOTE: For Yvalues for natural gas, refer to Manual for DeW.
mination of Supercompressibility Factors for Natural Gm, available
fromAmerican Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, Virginia 22209. For values for liquefied petroleum
gases, refer to EngineeringData Book, available from Gas Pro-
cessors Association, 1812First Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74102.
Outlet D

n Furnace
136,000 Btu/hr

Cr = factor for viscosity, density, and temperature Section 3

O. I52
= O.O354SZ($) 5ft

3000 Btu/hr
specific gravity of gas at 60F and 30 in. mercury
column Point of
delivery
T = absolute temperature, "F, or t t 460
t = temperature, "F
z = viscosity of gas, centipoise (0.012 for natural gas, For SI units: 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 gal = 3.785 L;
0.008 for propane), or1488p 1O00 Btu/hr = 0.293 kW
m.= viscosity, pounds per secondft
jba = base friction factor for air at60F (CF=l) C.4.1 Exhibit 1. Solution
L = length of pipe, ft
(a) Maximum gas demand for outletA:
AH = pressure drop, in. water column (27.7 in. H 2 0 =1

CF = Consumption (rating plate input, or Table C.2 if necessary) -

-
Btu of gas
base friction factorfor any fluid at a given temper-
ature, "F 30,000 Btuhr rating
=30 ftjhr
1000 Btu/ft3
NOTE:For further details on the formulas, refer to "Polyflo
Flow Computer," available from Polyflo Company, 3412 High
Bluff, Dallas, Texas 75234.
Maximum gas demand for outletB:
(e) Use this vertical column to locate ALL gas demand fig-
ures for this particular system of piping.
Consumption - 3000
(f) Starting at the most remote outlet, find in the vertical - - = 3 ftqhr
Btu gas
of 1000
column just selected the gas demand for that outlet. If the
exact figure of demand is not shown, choose the next larger
figure below in the column.
(g) Opposite this demand figure, in the first column at the Maximum gas demand for outletC:
left, will be found the correctsize of gas piping.
(h) Proceed in a similar manner for each outlet and each Consumption = 75 000
section of gas piping. For each section of piping, determine - = 75 f t h r
Btu of gas 1000
the total gas demand suppliedby that section.
The equivalent lengths in feet shown in Table C.3 have
been computed on a basis that the inside diameter corre- Maximum gas demand for outletD:
sponds to that of Schedule 40 (standard-weight) steel pipe,
which is close enoughfor most purposes involving other
schedules of pipe. Where a more specific solution for equiva- Consumption - 136,000 -
- -- 136ft?hr
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(b) The length of pipe from the point of delivery to the In case careful observationof the test hand for asufficient
most remote outlet (A) is 60 ft (18.3 m). This is the only dis- length of time reveals no movement, the piping should be
tance used. purged and asmall gas burner turned on and lighted, and the
(c) Using the column marked 60 ft (18.3 m) in Table 9.2: hand of the test dial again observed.If the dial hand moves (as
it should), itwill show that the meteris operating properly. If
(1) Outlet A, supplying 30 ft3/hr (0.8 m3/hr), requires3/8-in. the test hand does not move or register flow of gasthrough the
pipe. meter to the small burner, the meter is defective and the gas
(2) Outlet B, supplying 3 ft3/hr (0.08 m3/hr), requires ' / p n . should be shutoff and the serving gas supplier notified.
pipe.
(3) Section l,supplyingoutletsAandB,or33ft3/hr (0.9m3/hr), D.3 Testing for Leakage Not Using a Meter. This test can be
requires 3/Kin. pipe. done by one of the following methods:
(4) Outlet C, supplying 75 ft3/hr (2.1 m3/hr), requires 3/4-in.
pipe. (a) For Any Gas System. To anappropriatecheckpoint,
(5) Section 2, supplying outlets A, B, and C, o r 108 ft3/hr attach a manometer or pressure gauge between the inlet to
(3.0 m3/hr), requires 3/4-in. pipe. the piping system and the first regulator in the pipingsystem,
(6) Outlet D, supplying 136 ft3/hr (3.8 m3/hr), requires and momentarily turn on thegas supply and observe the gaug-
in. pipe. ing device for pressure drop with the gas supply shut off. No
(7) Section 3, supplying outlets A, B, C, and D, o r 244 ft3/hr discernible drop in pressure should occur during a periodof
(6.8 m3/hr), requires 1-in. pipe. 3 minutes.
(d) If the gravity factor [see C.2(d)] is applied to this exam- (b) For Gas Systems Using Undiluted Liquefid Petroleum
ple, the values in the column marked 60 ft (18.3 m) of Table Gas. System Preparation for Propane. A leak check performed on
9.2 would be multiplied by the multiplier (0.962) fromTable an LP-Gas systembeing placedback in service should includeall
9.13 and the resulbng cubic feet per hour values would t regulators, including appliance regulators, and control valves in
used to size the piping. the system.Accordingly, eachindividual equipment shutoff
valve should be supplying pressureto its appliance for the leak
check. This check will prove the integrity of the 100 percent
Appendix D Suggested Method for Checking pilot shutoff of each gas valve so equipped, so the manual gas
for Leakage cock ofeach gas valve incorporating a100 percent pilot shutoff
should be in the on position.Pilots not incorporating a100 per-
This appendix is not a partof the requiraents of this code but cent pilot shutoff valve and all manual gas valves not incorporat-
included f o r informational purpostss only. ing safety shutoff systems are to be placed in the off position
prior to leak checking,by using one of the following methods:
D.l Use of Lights. Artificial illumination used in connection
with a search for gas leakage should be restricted to battery- (1) By inserting a pressure gauge between the container gas
operated flashlights(preferably
of the safety type) or shutoff valve and the first regulator in thesystem, admit-
approved safety lamps. In searching for leaks, electric switches ting full container pressure to the system and then clos-
should not be operated. If electric lights are already turned ing the container shutoff valve. Enough gas should then
on, they should not be turnedoff. be released from the system to lower the pressure gauge
D.2 Testing for Leakage Using the Gas Meter. Immediately reading by 10 psi (69 kPa). The system should then be
prior to the test,it should be determined that the meteris in allowed to standfor3minuteswithout showing an
operating condition andhas not been bypassed. increase or a decrease in the pressure gauge reading.
Checking for leakage can done be by carefully watchingthe (2) For systems serving appliances that receive gas at pres-
test dial of the meter to determine whether gas is passing sures of psi (3.5kPa) or less, by insertingawater
through the meter. To assist in observing any movement of the manometerorpressuregaugeintothe system down-
test hand, wet a small pieceof paper andpaste its edge directly stream of the final system regulator, pressurizing the sys-
over the centerlineof the handas soon as the gas is turned on. tem with either fuelgas or air to atest pressure of 9 in. +
This observation should be made with the test hand on the in. (2.2 kPa f 0.1 kPa) water column, and observing
upstroke. TableD.2 can be usedfor determining the length of the device for a pressure change. If fuel gas is used as a
observation time. pressure source,it is necessary to pressurize the system to
full operating pressure, closethe containerservice valve,
Table D.2 Test Observation Times for Various Meter Dials and then release enough gas from the system through a
range burner valve or other suitable means to drop the
Dial
Styles (ft3) Test
Time (minutes) system pressure to 9 in. f in. (2.2 kPa f 0.1 kPa) water
column. This ensures that all regulators in thesystem are
'/4 5 unlocked and that aleak anywhere in the system is com-
'/i! 5 municated to the gauging device. The gauging device
should indicateno loss or gain of pressurefor a periodof
1 7 3 minutes.
2 10
D.4 When Leakage Is Indicated. If the metertest hand moves,
5 20 or a pressure drop on the gauge is noted, all equipment orout-
10 30 lets supplied through the system should be examined to see
whether theyare shutoff and d o not leak. If they are foundtight,
For SI units, 1 fts = 0.028 mS. there is a leak in the piping system.

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for Gas Leaks
This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this code but is
included for informational purposes only.
E.l Where an investigation discloses a concentration
of gas in-
side of a building, it is suggested the following immediate ac-
tions be taken:
Clear theroom, building,or areaof all occupants. Do not
re-enter the room, building, or area until the space has
been determined to besafe.
Use every practical means to eliminate sources of igni-
tion. Take precautions to preventsmoking,striking
matches, operating electrical switches or devices, open-
ing furnace doors, andso on. If possible, cut off all elec-
tric circuits at a remote sourceto eliminate operation of
automatic switches in the dangerous area. Safety flash-
lights designed for usein hazardous atmospheres arerec-
ommended for use in such emergencies.
Notify all personnel in the area and the gas supplier from
a telephone remote from the area of the leak.
Ventilate the affected portion of the building by opening
windows and doors.
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(5) Shut off the supply of gas to the areas involved.
(6) Investigate otherbuildingsintheimmediateareato
determine the presenceof escaping gas therein.
Appendix F Flow of Gas Through Fixed Orifices
This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this code but is
includedfor informational purposesonly.
E l Use of Orifice Tables.
F.l.l To Check Burner Input Not Using a Meter. Gauge the
size of the burner orifice and determine flow rate at sea level
from Table F.l - Utility Gases (cubic feet per hour) - or
from TableF.2-LP-Gases (Btu per hour). When the specific
gravity of the utility gasis other than0.60,select the multiplier
from Table F.3 for the specific gravity of the utility gas served
and apply to the flow rate as determined fromTable F . l .
When the altitude is above 2000 ft (600 m), first select the
equivalent orifice size at sea level using Table F.4, then deter-
mine the flow rate from TableF.l or Table F.2 as directed.
Having determined the flow rate (as adjusted for specific
gravity and/or altitude where necessary), check the burner
input atsea level with the manufacturers rated input.
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Table El Utility Gases (cubic feet per hour at sea level)

Orifice Pressure at Orifice
-Inches Water Column
or Drill
Size 3 3.5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

80 O .48 0.52 0.55 0.63 0.69 0.73 0.79 0.83 0.88

79 0.55 0.59 0.64 O. 72 O. 80 0.84 0.90 0.97 1.01
78 O. 70 O. 76 0.78 0.88 0.97 1.O4 1.10 1.17 1.24
77 0.88 0.95 0.99 1.11 1.23 1.31 1.38 1.47 1.55
76 1.05 1.13 1.21 1.37 1.52 1.61 1.72 1.83 1.92
75 1.16 1.25 1.34 1.52 1.64 1.79 1.91 2.04 2.14
74 1.33 1.44 1.55 1.74 1.91 2.05 2.18 2.32 2.44
73 1.51 1.63 1.76 1.99 2.17 2.32 2.48 2.64 2.78
72 1.64 1.77 1.90 2.15 2.40 2.52 2.69 2.86 3.00
71 1.82 1.97 2.06 2.33 2.54 2.73 2.91 3.11 3.26
70 2.06 2.22 2.39 2.70 2.97 3.16 3.38 3.59 3.78
69 2.25 2.43 2.61 2.96 3.23 3.47 3.68 3.94 4.14
68 2.52 2.72 2.93 3.26 3.58 3.88 4.14 4.41 4.64
67 2.69 2.91 3.12 3.52 3.87 4.13 4.41 4.69 4.94
66 2.86 3.09 3.32 3.75 4.11 4.39 4.68 4.98 5.24
65 3.14 3.39 3.72 4.28 4.62 4.84 5.16 5.50 5.78
64 3.41 3.68 4.14 4.48 4.91 5.23 5.59 5.95 6.26
63 3.63 3.92 4.19 4.75 5.19 5.55 5.92 6.30 6.63
62 3.78 4.08 4.39 4.96 5.42 5.81 6.20 6.59 6.94
61 4.02 4.34 4.66 5.27 5.77 6.15 6.57 7.00 7.37
60 4.21 4.55 4.89 5.52 5.95 6.47 6.91 7.35 7.74
59 4.41 4.76 5.11 5.78 6.35 6.78 7.25 7.71 8.11
58 4.66 5.03 5.39 6.10 6.68 7.13 7.62 8.11 8.53
57 4.84 5.23 5.63 6.36 6.96 7.44 7.94 8.46 8.90
56 5.68 6.13 6.58 7.35 8.03 8.73 9.32 9.92 10.44
55 7.11 7.68 8.22 9.30 10.18 10.85 11.59 12.34 12.98
54 7.95 8.59 9.23 10.45 11.39 12.25 13.08 13.93 14.65
53 9.30 10.04 10.80 12.20 13.32 14.29 15.27 16.25 17.09
52 10.61 11.46 12.31 13.86 15.26 16.34 17.44 18.57 19.53
51 11.82 12.77 13.69 15.47 16.97 18.16 19.40 20.64 21.71
50 12.89 13.92 14.94 16.86 18.48 19.77 21.12 22.48 23.65
49 14.07 15.20 16.28 18.37 20.20 21.60 23.06 24.56 25.83
48 15.15 16.36 17.62 19.88 21.81 23.31 24.90 26.51 27.89
47 16.22 17.52 18.80 21.27 23.21 24.93 26.62 28.34 29.81
46 17.19 18.57 19.98 22.57 24.72 26.43 28.23 30.05 31.61
45 17.73 19.15 20.52 23.10 25.36 27.18 29.03 30.90 32.51
44 19.45 21.01 22.57 25.57 27.93 29.87 31.89 33.96 35.72
43 20.73 22.39 24.18 27.29 29.87 32.02 34.19 36.41 38.30
42 23.10 24.95 26.50 29.50 32.50 35.24 37.63 40.07 42.14
41 24.06 25.98 28.15 31.69 34.81 37.17 39.70 42.27 44.46
40 25.03 27.03 29.23 33.09 36.20 38.79 41.42 44.10 46.38
39 26.11 28.20 30.20 34.05 37.38 39.97 42.68 45.44 47.80
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Table El Utility Gases (cubic feet per hour at sea level) (Continued)
Orifice Pressure at Orifice -Inches Water Column
or Drill
Size 3 3.5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
38 27.08 29.25 31.38 35.46 38.89 41.58 44.40 47.27 49.73
37 28.36 30.63 32.99 37.07 40.83 43.62 46.59 49.60 52.17
36 29.76 32.14 34.59 39.11 42.76 45.77 48.88 52.04 54.74
35 32.36 34.95 36.86 41.68 45.66 48.78 52.10 55.46 58.34
34 32.45 35.05 37.50 42.44 46.52 49.75 53.12 56.55 59.49
33 33.41 36.08 38.79 43.83 48.03 51.46 54.96 58.62 61.55
32 35.46 38.30 40.94 46.52 50.82 54.26 57.95 61.70 64.89
31 37.82 40.85 43.83 49.64 54.36 58.01 61.96 65.97 69.39

30 43.40 46.87 50.39 57.05 62.09 66.72 71.22 75.86 79.80

29 48.45 52.33 56.19 63.61 69.62 74.45 79.52 84.66 89.04
28 51.78 55.92 59.50 67.00 73.50 79.50 84.92 90.39 95.09
27 54.47 58.83 63.17 71.55 78.32 83.59 89.27 95.04 99.97
26 56.73 61.27 65.86 74.57 81.65 87.24 93.17 99.19 104.57

25 58.87 63.58 68.22 77.14 84.67 90.36 96.50 102.74 108.07

24 60.81 65.67 70.58 79.83 87.56 93.47 99.83 106.28 111.79
23 62.10 67.07 72.20 81.65 89.39 94.55 100.98 107.49 113.07
22 64.89 70.08 75.21 85.10 93.25 99.60 106.39 113.24 119.12
21 66.51 71.83 77.14 87.35 95.63 102.29 109.24 116.29 122.33

20 68.22 73.68 79.08 89.49 97.99 104.75 111.87 119.10 125.28

19 72.20 77.98 83.69 94.76 103.89 110.67 118.55 125.82 132.36
18 75.53 81.57 87.56 97.50 108.52 116.03 123.92 131.93 138.78
17 78.54 84.82 91.10 103.14 112.81 120.33 128.52 136.82 143.91
16 82.19 88.77 95.40 107.98 118.18 126.78 135.39 144.15 151.63

15 85.20 92.02 98.84 111.74 122.48 131.07 139.98 149.03 156.77

14 87.10 94.40 100.78 114.21 124.44 133.22 142.28 151.47 159.33
13 89.92 97.11 104.32 118.18 128.93 138.60 148.02 157.58 165.76
12 93.90 101.41 108.52 123.56 135.37 143.97 153.75 163.69 172.13
11 95.94 103.62 111.31 126.02 137.52 147.20 157.20 167.36 176.03

10 98.30 106.16 114.21 129.25 141.82 151.50 161.81 172.26 181.13

9 100.99 109.07 117.11 132.58 145.05 154.71 165.23 175.91 185.03
8 103.89 112.20 120.65 136.44 149.33 160.08 170.96 182.00 191.44
7 105.93 114.40 123.01 139.23 152.56 163.31 174.38 185.68 195.30
6 109.15 117.88 126.78 142.88 156.83 167.51 178.88 190.46 200.36

5 111.08 119.97 128.93 145.79 160.08 170.82 182.48 194.22 204.30

4 114.75 123.93 133.22 150.41 164.36 176.18 188.16 200.25 210.71
3 119.25 128.79 137.52 156.26 170.78 182.64 195.08 207.66 218.44
2 128.48 138.76 148.61 168.64 184.79 197.66 21 1.O5 224.74 235.58
1 136.35 147.26 158.25 179.33 194.63 209.48 223.65 238.16 250.54

For SI units, 1 Btu/hr = 0.293 U;1 ftJ = 0.028 ms; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 in. water column = 249 pa.
Notes:
1. Specific Gravity = 0.60; orifice coefficient = 0.90.
2. For utility gases of another specific gravity, select multiplier from TableF.3. For altitudes above2000 ft, first select the equivalent orifice size at
sea level from Table F.4.

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Table E 2 LP-Gases (Btu per hour atsea level) Table E 2 LP-Gases (Btu per hour at sea level) (Continued)
Propane Butane Orifice or DriU
Btu per cubic foot = Butane
2516 Propane
3280 Size
Specific gravity = 1.52 2.01 49 43361 49157
Pressure
at orifice, inches water
col- 1111 48 46983 53263
umn = 47 50088 56783
coefficient
Orifice = 0.9 0.9 46 53296 60420
For altitudes above 2000 ft, first 45 54641 61944
select the equivalent orificesize at
44 60229 68280
sea level from Table F.4.
43 64369 72973
Table E 2 LP-Gases (Btu per hour atsea level) 42 7 1095 80599
Orifice or Drill 41 74924 84940
Sue Propane Butane 40 78029 88459
0.008 519 589 39 80513 91215
0.009 656 83721744 38 94912
0.010 812 921 37 87860 99605
0.01 1 981 1112
92207 36 104532
0.012 1169 1326 35 98312 111454
80 1480 1678 34 100175 113566
79 1708 1936
103797 33 11 7672
78 2080 2358 32 109385 124007
77 2629 2980 31 117043 132689
76 3249 3684 30 134119 152046
75 3581 4059 29 150366 170466
74 41 19 4669
160301 28 181728
73 4678 5303 27 168580 191114
72 5081 5760 26 175617 199092
71 5495 6230 25 181619 205896
70 6375 7227 24 187828 212935
69 6934 7860 23 192796 218567
68 7813 8858 22 200350 227131
67 8320 9433 21 205525 232997
66 10031 20 210699 238863
65 9955 11286
223945 19 253880
64 11943 18 233466 264673
63 11125 12612
62 11735 13304 Table E 3 Multipliers for Utility Gases of Another Specific
61 14020 Gravity
60 13008 Specific 14747 Specific
59 13660 15486 Gravity Multiplier Gravity Multiplier
58 14333 16249 0.45 1.155 0.95 O. 795
57 15026 17035 0.50 1.095 1 .o0 0.775
56 17572 19921 0.55 1.045 1.O5 0.756
55 21939 24872 O. 60 1.O00 1.10 0.739
54 24630 0.65 0.961 1.15 0.722
27922
0.70 0.926 1.20 0.707
53 28769 32615
O. 75 0.894 1.25 0.693
52 37190
0.80 0.866 1.30 0.679
51 41414
0.85 0.840 1.35 0.667
50 39842 45168
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Table E4 Equivalent Orifice Sizes at High Altitudes (Includes 4%input reduction for each 1000 ft)
= 2223.1-110

Orifice Orifice Size Required

Elevations
at Other
Size at
Sea Level 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000

1 2 2 3 3 4 5 7 8 10
2 3 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 12
3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 15
4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 16
5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 17
6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17
7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18
8 10 11 12 13 13 15 16 17 18
9 11 12 12 13 14 16 17 18 19
10 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
11 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20
13 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 22
14 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 23
15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 22 24
16 17 18 18 19 19 20 22 23 25
17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 26
18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27
19 20 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28
20 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
21 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29
22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 29
23 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30
24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30
25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30
26 27 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 30
27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31
28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31
29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 32
30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 33 35
31 32 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
32 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 40
33 35 35 36 36 37 38 38 40 41
34 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 40 42
35 36 36 37 37 38 39 40 41 42
36 37 38 38 39 40 41 41 42 43
37 38 39 39 40 41 42 42 43 43
38 39 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44
39 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44
40 41 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 45
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Table E4 Equivalent Orifice Sizes at High Altitudes (Includes 4%input reduction for each 1000 ft) (Continued)
Orifice Orifice Size Required at Other Elevations
Size at
Sea Level 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000

41 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 46
42 42 43 43 43 44 44 45 46 47
43 44 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 48
44 45 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 49
45 46 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 50

46 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50
47 48 48 49 49 49 50 50 51 51
48 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 52
49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 52
50 51 51 51 51 52 52 52 53 53

51 51 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 54
52 52 53 53 53 53 53 54 54 54
53 54 54 54 54 54 54 55 55 55
54 54 55 55 55 55 55 56 56 56
55 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 56 57

56 56 56 57 57 57 58 59 59 60
57 58 59 59 60 60 61 62 63 63
58 59 60 60 61 62 62 63 63 64
59 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 64 65
60 61 61 62 63 63 64 64 65 65

61 62 62 63 63 64 65 65 66 66
62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67
63 64 64 65 65 65 66 66 67 68
64 65 65 65 66 66 66 67 67 68
65 65 66 66 66 67 67 68 68 69

66 67 67 68 68 68 69 69 69 70
67 68 68 68 69 69 69 70 70 70
68 68 69 69 69 70 70 70 71 71
69 70 70 70 70 71 71 71 72 72
70 70 71 71 71 71 72 72 73 73

71 72 72 72 73 73 73 74 74 74
72 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 75
73 73 74 74 74 74 75 75 75 76
74 74 75 75 75 75 76 76 76 76
75 75 76 76 76 76 77 77 77 77

76 76 76 77 77 77 77 77 77 77
77 77 77 77 78 78 78 78 78 78
78 78 78 78 79 79 79 79 80 80
79 79 80 80 80 80 .O13
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F.1.2 To Select Correct Orifice Size for Rated Burner In-

put. The selection of a fixed orifice size for any rated burner figure G.2 Type B doublewall vent system serving a single appliance
input is affected by many variables, including orifice coeffi- with a singlewall metal vent connector.
cient, and it is recommended that the appliance manufacturer
be consulted for that purpose. When the correct orifice size Vent capa

T
cannot be readily determined, the orifice flow rates, as stated
in the tables in this appendix, can be usedLO select a fixedori-
fice size with a flow rate to approximately equal the required Type B double-wall +
rated burner input. gas vent

For gases of the specific gravity and pressure conditions H

stipulated at elevations under2000 ft (600 m ) , Table F.l (in C U
ft per hr) orTable F.2) (in Btu per hour)can be useddirectly.
Where the specific gravity of the gas is other than 0.60,
select the multiplier from Table F.3 for the utility gas served t
and divide the rated burner input by the selected factor to D
determine equivalent input at a specific gravity of 0.60; then
select orifice size as directed above.
Where the appliance is located at an altitude of 2000 ft
(600 m) or above, first use the manufacturer's rated input
at sea level to select the orifice size as directed, then use
Table F.4 to select the equivalent orificesize for use at the Table 10.2 is used when sizing a single-wall metal
higher altitude. vent connector attached to a Type B double-wall gas vent.
Note: The appliance can be either Category I draft
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.

Appendix G Sizing of Venting Systems Serving

Hoods, Category I
Appliances Equipped with Draft Figure G.3 Vent system serving a single appliancewith a masonry
chimney anda Type B double-wall vent connector.

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Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use
with Type B Vents

This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this code but is Tile-lined masonry+
included f w informational purposesonb. chimney

G.l Examples Using Single Appliance Venting Tables. See Fig-

H
ures G.l through G.14. +L

Figure G. 1 Type B doublewall vent systemsening a single appliance

with a TypeB doublewall vent. connector T
D

L
i
--C
-A a-

1
Table 10.3 is used when sizing a TypeB double-wall
gas vent connector attached to a tile-lined masonry
chimney.
Notes:
1. A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner.
2. The appliance can be either Category I draft
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.

Table 10.1 is used when sizing TypeB double-wall

gas vent connected directlyto the appliance.
Note: The appliance canbe either CategoryI draft
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.

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masomy Figure G.6 Vent system servingtwo or more applianceswith Type B
chimney and asinglewall metal vent connector. doublewall vent and Type
B d o u b l e - d vent connectors.

"J
Tilelined masonty
chimney

H
+L

Single-wall
vent connector
tD
&

-P A 4-
4

~ ~~
1
Table 10.4 is used when sizing a single-wall vent
connector attached to a tile-lined masonry chimney.
Notes:
1. A is the equivalent cross-sectionalarea of the tile liner.
2. The appliance can be either Categoty I draft
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.
Table 10.6 is used when sizing Type B double-wall
gas vent connectors attached to a Type B
double-wall common vent.
Note: Each appliance can be either Category Idraft
hocd-equippedor fan-assisted type.

Figure 6.7 Vent system servingtwo or more applianceswith m e B

Figure G.5 Asbestos cementType B or single-wall metal vent system d o u b l e d vent and singlewall metal vent connectors.
serving a single draft hood-equipped appliance.
*Vent cap

TTven' cap -D

-Type B double-wall
m m m n vent

""7

Asbestos cement TypeB or single-wall metal vent
serving a single draft hood-equipped appliance.
(See Table 10.5.)
Table 10.7 is used when sizing singlewall vent
connectors attached to a Type B double-wall
common vent.
Note: Each appliance can be either Category I draft
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.

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Figure G.8 Masonry chimney servingtwo or more appliances with Figure G.10 Asbestos cementType B or single-wall metal vent system
B double-wall ventconnectors. serving two or more draft hoodequipped appliances.

Tile-lined masonry

, B asgas vent
Typeused double-wall

Table 10.8 is used when sizing Type B double-wall

vent connectors attached to a tile-lined masonry chimney.
Notes: Asbestos cement TypeB or single-wallmetal pipe vent
1. A is theequivalent cross-sectional area of the tile
liner. serving two or more draft hood-equipped appliances.
2. Each appliance can be either Category I draft (See Table 1 O.70.)
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.

Figure G.9 Masonry chimney servingtwo or more appliances with Figure G . l l Use of manifolded commonvent connector.
smgle-wall metal ventconnectors.
-
-Tile-lined masonry
chimney
- A 4-

Manifoldc o m m
Single-wall vent vent connector
H connector

Connector
rise R
D

n
Table 10.9 is used whensizing single-wall metal
vent connectors attachedto a tilslined masonry chimney.
Notes:
1. A is the equivalent cross-sectionalarea ofthe tile liner.
2. Each appliance canbe either Category I draft
hood-equipped or fan-assisted type.
Example: Manifoldedcommon vent connector LMshall
be no greater than18 times the common vent connector
manifold insidediameter; that is, a +in. (100-mm) inside
diameter common vent connector manifold shall not
exceed 72 in. (1800 mm) in length. (See 10.2.4.)
Note: Thisis an illustrationof a typical manifoldedvent
connector. Different appliance,vent connector, or
common vent typesare possible. Consult Section10.2.

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Figure G.12 Use of offset commonvent. Figure G.14 Principles of design of multistory ventsusing vent con-
nector and common vent design tables. (See 10.2.10 through 10.2.15.)

Use individual vent

for Listed c i Use availabletotal
top-floor appliance if height for top-floor
connector f appliance and
requirement combined input of
for'rise or total I i I all appliances on
height cannot I I Available total common vent
be met II height for top-floor

Rise
Use vent
connector
table
I I appliance

t Third
interconnection tee"

Available total height

for third-floor appliance
Available total
floor appliance is not
connected, measure
total height to vent top)

interconnectiontee*

Example: Offset common vent

Use availabletotal height
Note: This is an illustration of a typical offset vent. for second-floor appliance
Different appliance, vent connector, or vent types are Third-floor I and combined heat input

-
appliance
possible. (Consult Sections 10.1. and 10.2.) \ Available total of two appliances
height for second-
floor appliance
I
Figure G.13 Multistory gas vent design procedure for each segment
of system.
Use vent I
connector

VentconnectorTee II Tee same size as

table Rise

IT

i
k segment above U
\ Second-floot Design ventconnector for
appliance first-floor appliance as an
\ individual vent ofthis total
height for input offirst-floor
appliance

-tf
Common vent size
based on all inputs
entering this segment
and available total height
Available total
H Tee with cap optional-
height H equals
rise plus distance
between tees First-floor
Total input appliance
I
Tee same \ Each interconnectiontee is same sizeas
c
'size as segment of common vent directly above
f -4-
segment
above
-
Rise

'-vent
Increase
connector
Btu'hr size if

. Input necessary

//////?
Other inputs
from below

Multistory gas vent design procedure foreach segment

of system
Vent connector size Common vent size
depends on: on:
depends
Input Combined inputs
Rise Available total height H
*Available total height H *Table 10.6 common
*Table 10.6 connectors vent

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G.l.l Example 1: Single Draft Hood-Equipped Appliance. An
installer has a120,000-Btu/hr input appliance with a 5-in.
diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be vented into a 10-ft
high Type B vent system. What size vent should be used assum-
ing (1) a 5-ft lateral single-wall metal vent connector is used
with two 90 degree elbows or (2)a 5-ft lateral single-wall metal
vent connector is used with three 90 degree elbows in thevent
system? See Figure G.15.
Figure G.15 Single draft hoodequipped appliance (Example 1).
"r
Solution
Table 10.2 should be used to solve this problem, because
single-wall metal vent connectors arebeing used with a Type B
vent.
(a) Read down the first column in Table 10.2 until the row
associated with a 10-ft height and 5-ft lateral is found. Read
across this row until a ventcapacity greater than120,000 Btu/
hr is located in the shaded columns labeled NAT Max for draft
hood-equipped appliances. In this case, a 5-in. diameter vent
has a capacity of 122,000 Btu/hr andcan be used for this appli-
cation.
(b) If three 90 degree elbows are used in the vent system,
then the maximum vent capacity listed in the tables must be
reduced by 10 percent (sep 10.1.3). This implies that the 5-in.
diameter vent has an adjusted capacity of only 110,000 Btu/hr.
In this case, the vent system must be increased to 6 in. in diam-
eter. See the following calculations:
122,000 x 0.90 = 110,000 for 5-in. vent
From Table 10.2. select 6-in. vent.
186,000 X 0.90 = 167,000
This figure is greater than the required 120,000. There-
fore, use a &in. vent and connector where three elbows are
used.
G.1.2 Example 2: Single Fan-Assisted Appliance. An installer
has an 80,000-Btu/hr input fan-assisted appliance that must be
installed using 10 ft of lateral connector attached to a 30 ft
high Type B vent. Two 90 degree elbows are needed for the
installation. Can a single-wall metal vent connector beused for
this application? See Figure G.16.
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Figure G.16 Single fan-assistedappliance (Example 2).
t- 1 0 4 lateral
Vent connector
Fan-assisted appliance
80,000-Btu/hr input
Solution
Table 10.2 refers to the use of single-wall metal vent con-
nectors with Type Bvent. In the first column find therow asso-
ciated with a 30-ft height and a 10-ft lateral. Read across this
row, looking at the FAN Min and FAN Max columns, to find
that a %in. diameter single-wall metal vent connector is not
recommended. Moving to the next larger size single wall con-
nector (4 in.),we find that a 4-in. diameter single-wall metal
connector has a recommended minimum vent capacity of
91,000 Btu/hr and a recommended maximum vent capacity
of 144,000 Btu/hr. The 80,000 Btu/hr fan-assisted appliance
is outside this range, so the conclusion is that a single-wall
metal vent connector cannot be used to vent this appliance
using 10 ft of lateral for the connector.
However, if the 80,000 Btu/hr input appliance could be
moved to within 5 ftof the vertical vent, then a 4-in. single-wall
metal connector could be used to vent the appliance. Table
10.2 shows the acceptable range of vent capacities for a 4-in.
vent with 5 ft of lateral to be between 72,000 Btu/hr and
157,000 Btu/hr.
If the appliance cannot be moved closer to the vertical
vent, then Type B vent could be used as the connector mate-
rial. In this case, Table 10.1 shows that, for a 30-ft high vent
with 10 ft of lateral, theacceptable range of vent capacities for
a 4in. diameter vent attached to a fan-assisted appliance is
between 37,000 Btu/hr and 150,000 Rtu/hr.
G.1.3 Example 3: Interpolating Between Table Values. An
installer has an 80,000-Btu/hr input appliance with a 4-in.
diameter draft hood outlet that needsto be vented into a 12 ft
high Type B vent. The vent connector has a 5-ft lateral length
and is also Type B. Can this appliance be vented using a 4-in.
diameter vent?
Solution
Table 10.1 is used in the case of an all Type B vent system.
However, since there is no entry in Table 10.2 for a height of
12 ft, interpolation must be used. Read down the 4-in. diame-
ter NAT Max column to the row associated with 10-ft height
and 5-ft lateral to find the capacity value of 77,000 Btu/hr.
Read further down to the 15-ft height, 5-ft lateral row to find
the capacity value of 87,000 Btu/hr. The difference between
the 15-ft height capacity value and the 10-ft height capacity
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value is 10,000 Btu/hr. The capacity for a vent system with a
12-ft height is equal to thecapacity for a 10-ft height plus 2 / 5
of the difference between theIO-ft and 15-ft height values, or
77,000 + 2/5 X 10,000 = 81,000 Btu/hr. Therefore, a 4 i n . diam-
eter vent can be used in the installation.
G.2 Examples Using Common Venting Tables.
G.2.1 Example 4: CommonVentingTwoDraft Hood-
Equipped Appliances. A 35,000-Btu/hr water heater is to be
common vented with a 150,00OBtu/hr furnace, using a com-
mon vent with a total height of 30 ft. The connectorrise is 2 ft
for the water heater with a horizontal length of 4 ft. The con-
nector rise for the furnace is 3 ft witha horizontal lengthof 8 ft.
Assume single-wall metal connectors will be used with Type B
vent. What size connectors and combinedvent should be used
in this installation? See FigureG.17.
figure G.17 Common venting two draft hood-equipped appliances
(Example 4).
Drafl hood-
equipped hood-equipped
water heater furnace
35,000-Btukr 150,000-Btu/hr
input input
Solution
Table 10.7 should be used to size single-wallmetal vent con-
nectors attachedto Type Bvertical vents. In the vent connector
capacity portion of Table 10.7, find the row associated with a 30-
ft vent height.For a 2-ft rise on thevent connector for the water
heater,readtheshadedcolumnsfordraft hood-equipped
appliances to find that a 3-in. diameter vent connector has a
capacity of 37,000 Btu/hr. Therefore, a 3-in. single-wall metal
vent connector can be used with the water heater. For a draft
hood-equipped furnace with a 3ft rise, read across the a p p r e
priate row to find that a 5-in. diameter vent connector has a
maximum capacity of 120,000 Btu/hr (which is too small for
the furnace) and a Gin. diameter vent connector has a maxi-
mum vent capacity of 172,000 Btu/hr. Therefore, aGin. diam-
eter ventconnector should be used with the 150,000Btu per hr
furnace. Since both vent connector horizontal lengths are less
than the maximum lengthslisted in 10.2.2, the table values can
be used without adjustments.
In the common vent capacity portion of Table 10.7, find
the row associated with a 30-ft vent height and read
over to the
NAT t NAT portion of the (pin. diameter column to find a
maximum combined capacity of 257,000 Btu/hr. Since the
two appliances total only 185,000Btu/hr, a 6in. common vent
can be used.
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G.2.2 Example 5(a): Common Venting a Draft Hood-
Equipped Water Heater with a Fan-Assisted Furnace into a
Type B Vent. In this case, a 35,000-Btu/hr input draft hood-
equipped water heater with a 4in. diameter draft hood outlet,
2 ft of connector rise, and 4 ft of horizontal length is to be
common vented with a 100,000 Btu/hr fan-assisted furnace
with a 4 i n . diameter flue collar, 3offtconnector rise, and 6 ft
of horizontal length. The common vent consists of a 30-ft
height of Type B vent. What are the recommended vent diam-
eters for each connectorand the common vent? Theinstaller
would like to use a single-wall metal vent connector. See Fig-
ure G.18.
Figure G.18 Common venting a draft hood-equipped water heater
with a fan-assisted furnace into a Type B doublewall common vent
[Example 5(a)].
F?-
Combined capacity
35,000 i100,000 =
135,000 Btu/hr gas vent 3o
3ft
Singlg-wall
connectors
I II
Wate; heater
35.000 Btdhr
I I I I
For SI units: 1000 Btu/hr= 0.293 kW
Solution (Table 10.7)
Water Heater Vent Connector Diametm Since the water heater
vent connector horizontal lengthof 4 ft is less than the maxi-
mum value listed in 10.7, the venting table values can be used
without adjustments. Using the Vent Connector Capacity por-
tion of Table 10.7, read down the Total Vent Height ( H )col-
umn to 30 ft and read across the 2-ft Connector Rise (R) row
to the first Btu/hr rating in theNAT Max column that is equal
to or greater than the water heater input rating. The table
shows that a3-in. vent connector has a maximum input rating
of 37,000 Btu/hr. Although this rating is greater than the
water heater input rating, a3-in. vent connector is prohibited
by 10.2.19. A4-in. vent connectorhas a maximum input rating
of 67,000 Btu/hr and is equal to the draft hood outlet diame-
ter. A 4in. vent connector is selected. Since thewater heater
is equipped with a draft hood, there are no minimum input
rating restrictions.
Furnace Vent Connector Diameter Using the Vent Connector
Capacity portion of Table 10.7, read down the Total Vent
Height ( H )column to 30 ft and across the 3-ft Connector Rise
(R)row. Since the furnace has a fan-assisted combustion sys-
tem, find the first FAN Max column with a Btu/hr rating
greater than the furnace inputrating. The 4-in. vent connec-
tor has a maximuminput ratingof 119,000 Btu/hr and amin-
imum input rating of 85,000 Btu/hr.
The 100,000-Btu/hr furnace in this example falls within
this range, so a 4in. connector is adequate. Since the furnace
vent connector horizontal lengthof 6 ft is less than the maxi-
mum value listed in Table 10.6, the ventingtable values can be
used without adjustment.If the furnace had an input rating of
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80,000 Btu/hr, then a Type B vent connector [see Table 10.71 G.2.4 Example 5 ( c ) : Common Venting into an Exterior Ma-
would be needed in order to meet the minimum capacity sonry Chimney. In this case, the waterheater and fan-assisted
limit. furnace of Examples 5(a) and 5(b) areto be common-vented
Common Vent Diameter The total input to the commonvent into an exteriormasonry chimney. The chimney height, clay-
is 135,000 Btu/hr. Using the Common Vent Capacity portion tile-liner dimensions, and vent connector heights andlaterals
of Table 10.7, readdown the Total Vent Height (H)column to are the sameas in Example5(b).This system is being installed
30 ft and across this row to find thesmallest vent diameter in inCharlotte,NorthCarolina. Does this exteriormasonry
the FAN + NAT column that has a Btu/hr rating equal to o r chimney need to be relined? If so, what corrugated metallic
greater than 135,000 Btu/hr. The 4-in. common vent has a liner size is recommended? What vent connector diameters
capacity of 132,000 Btu/hr and the 5-in. common vent has a are recommended? See TableG.2.4 and Figure G.19.
capacity of 202,000 Btu/hr. Therefore, the5-in. common vent
should be used in this example. Table G.2.4 Masonry Chimney Liner Dimensions with
Summary. In this example,theinstallercan use a 4-in. Circular Equivalents
diameter, single-wall metalventconnectorforthewater
heater and a 4-in. diameter, single-wall metal vent connector Inside
for the furnace.The commonvent should bea 5-in. diameter Inside Diameter
Type B vent. Nominal Dimensions or Equivalent Equivalent
Liner Size of Liner Diameter Area
G.2.3 Example 5(b): Common Venting into an InteriorMa- (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.*)
sonry Chimney. In this case, the water heater and fan-assisted
furnace of Example 5(a) areto be common-vented into clay- a 4x8 4 12.2
tile-lined masonry chimneywith a 30-ft height. The chimneyis 5 19.6
not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line.The internal 6 28.3
dimensions of the clay tile liner are nominally 8 in. X 12 in.
7 38.3
Assuming the same vent connector heights, laterals, and mate-
rials found in Example 5 ( a ) ,what are the recommended vent 8x8 7.4 42.7
connector diameters, and is this an acceptable installation? 8 50.3
Solution 8 x 12 9 63.6
Table 10.9 is usedto size common venting installations 10 78.5
involving single-wall connectors into masonry chimneys. 12 x 12 10.4 83.3
Water Heater @nt ConnectorDiametm Using Table 10.7,Vent Il 95
Connector Capacity, read down the TotalVent Height( H )col- 1 2 x 16 11.8 107.5
umn to 30 ft, and readacross the 2-ft Connector Rise (R) row
to thefirst Btu/hr rating in the NAT Max column thatis equal 12 113.0
to or greater than the water heater input rating. The table 14 153.9
shows that a 3-in. vent connectorhas a maximum inputof only 16 x 16 14.5 162.9
31,000 Btu/hr while a 4in. vent connector has a maximum 15 176.7
input of 57,000 Btu/hr. A 4in. vent connector must therefore
be used. 16 x 20 16.2 206.1
Furnace Vent Connector Diametm Using the Vent Connector 18 254.4
Capacity portion of Table 10.7, read down the Total Vent 20 x 20 18.2 260.2
Height ( H ) column to 30 ft and across the 3-ft Connector Rise 20 314.1
(R) row. Since the furnace has a fan-assisted combustion sys-
tem,findthe first FANMax column with a Btu/hr rating 20 x 24 20.1 314.2
greater than the furnace input rating. The 4-in. vent connec- 22 380.1
tor has a maximum input rating of 127,000 Btu/hr and a min- 24 x 24 22.1 380.1
imum input rating of 95,000 Btu/hr. The 100,000 Btu/hr 24 452.3
furnace in this example falls within this range, so a 4in. con-
24 x 28 24.1 456.2
nector is adequate.
MasonryChimnqr. From Table (3.2.4, the Equivalent Area 28 x 28 26.4 543.3
for a Nominal Liner size of 8 in. X 12 in. is 63.6 in.2. Using 27 572.5
Table 10.9, Conlmon Vent Capacity, read down the FAN + 30 x 30 27.9 607
NAT column under the Minimum Internal Area of Chimney
30 706.8
value of 63 to the row for 30-ft height to finda capacity value
of 739,000 Btu/hr. The combined input rating of the furnace 30 x 36 30.9 749.9
and water heater, 135,000 Btu/hr, is less than the tablevalue, 33 855.3
so this is an acceptable installation. 36 x 36 34.4 929.4
Section 10.2.15 requires the common vent area to be n o 36 1017.9
greater than seven times the smallest listed appliance catego-
rized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet area. For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 inch? = 645 mm?.
Both appliances inthis installation have 4in. diameter outlets. Note: When liner sizes differ dimensionally from those shown in Ta-
From Table G.2.4, the equivalent area for an inside diameter ble G.2.4, equivalent diameters can be determined from publishedta-
of 4 in. is 12.2 in.*. Seventimes12.2 equals85.4, which is bles for square and rectangular ducts of equivalent carrying capacity
greater than 63.6, so this configuration is acceptable. or by other engineering methods.

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Figure G.19 Range of winter design temperatures wereused in analyzing exterior masonry chimneys in the United States.
5F -10F

10F

99% Winter Design Temperatures for the Contiguous United States

This map is a necessarily generalized guideto temperatures in the contiguous United States. Temperatures shown
for areas such as mountainous regions and large urban centers may not be accurate. The data used
to develop
this map are from the1993 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook(Chapter 24, Table 1: Climate Conditions for the
United States).
For 99% winter design temperatures in Alaska, consult theASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.
99% winter design temperatures for Hawaii are greater than37".

Solution used, such as a Type B vent shown in Example 5(a) or a listed

According to 10.2.18, Type B vent connectors are required
tobeused with exterior masonrychimneys. Use Tables
10.13(a) and (b) to size FANtNAT common venting installa-
tions involving Type-B double wall connectors into exterior
masonry chimneys.
The local 99-percent winter design temperature needed to
use Tables 10.13(a) and (b) can be found in ASHRAE: Hand-
book - Fundamentals. ForCharlotte,NorthCarolina, this to the first Btu/hour rating in the NAT Max column that is
design temperature is 19F.
Chimney LinerRequirmnt. As in Example 5(b),use the 63in.'
Internal Area columns for this size clay tileliner. Read down the
63 in.' column of Table 10.13(a) to the3&ft height row to find
that the CombinedAppliance Maximum Input is 747,000 Btu/
hr. The combined input rating of the appliances inthis installa-
tion, 135,000Btu/hr, is less than the maximum value, so this cri- umn to 30 ft, and read across the 3-ft Connector Rise (R)row
terion issatisfied. Table 10.13(b), at 19'FDesign
a Temperature,
and at the same Vent Height and Internal Area used earlier,
shows that the minimumallowable input rating of a space-heat-
ing appliance is 470,000 Btu/hr. The furnace input rating of
100,000 Btu/hr is lessthan this minimum value. So this criterion
is not satisfied, and an alternative venting design needs to be
chimney linersystem shown in the remainderof the example.
According to 10.2.17, Tables 10.6 or 10.7 areused for sizing
corrugated metallic liners in masonry chimneys,with the max-
imum common vent capacities reduced by 20 percent. This
example will be continued assumingType B vent connectors.
WaterHeater Vent Connector Diameter. Using Table 10.6, Vent
Connector Capacity, read down the Total Vent Height ( H )col-
umn to 30 ft, and read across the 2-ft Connector Rise (R) row
equal to or greater than the water heater input rating. The
table shows that a 3-in. vent connector has a maximum capac-
ity of 39,000 Btu/hr. So the 35,000 Btu/hr water heater inthis
example can use a3-in. connector.
Furnace Vent Connector Diameter. UsingTable 10.6, Vent
Connector Capacity, readdown the Total Vent Height ( H )col-
to thefirst Btu/hr rating in the FAN Max column that is equal
to or greater thanthe furnace input rating. The 100,000-Btu/
hr furnace in this example falls within this range, so a 4in.
connector is adequate.
Chimney LinerDiameter. The total input to the common vent
is 135,000 Btu/hr. Using the Common Vent Capacity Portion

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of Table 10.6, read down the TotalVent Height (H)column to
30 ft and across this row to find the smallest vent diameter in
the FAN+NAT column that has a Btu/hr rating greater than
135,000 Btu/hr. The 4in. common vent has a capacity of
138,000 Btu/hr. Reducing the maximum capacity by 20 per-
cent (10.2.17j results in a maximum capacity for a 4in. corru-
gated liner of 110,000 Btu/hr, less than the total input of
135,000 Btu/hr. So a larger lineris needed. The5-in. common
vent capacity listed in Table 10.6 is 210,000 Btu/hr, and after
reducing by 20 percent is 168,000 Btu/hr. Therefore, a 5-in.
corrugated metal liner should be used in this example.
Single Wall Connectors. Once it has been established that
relining the chimney is necessary, Type B double wall vent
connectors are not specifically required. This example could
be redone using Table 10.7 for single-wall vent connectors.
For this case, the vent connector and liner diameters would be
the same as found forType B double-wall connectors.
Appendix H Recommended Procedure or Safety
Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation
This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this code but is
included for informational purposes only
H.l General. The following procedure is intended as a guide
to aid in determining that an appliance is properly installed
and is in a safe condition for continuinguse.
This procedure is predicated on central furnace and boiler
installations, and it should be recognized that generalized pro-
cedures cannot anticipate all situations. Accordingly, in some
cases, deviation from this procedure is necessary to determine
safe operation of the equipment.
(1) This procedureshouldbeperformedprior to any
attempt to modify the appliance or the installation.
(2) If i t is determined a condition that could result in unsafe
operation exists, the appliance should be shut off and the
owner advised of the unsafe condition.
The following steps should be followed in making the
safety inspection:
(1) Conduct a test for gas leakage. (See 5.5.4.)
(2) Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch, and determine there is no blockage or
restriction,leakage, corrosion,andother deficiencies
that could cause an unsafe condition.
(3) Shut off all gas to the appliance, and shut off any other
fuel-gasburning appliance within the same room. Use
the shutoff valve in the supplyline to each appliance.
(4) Inspect burners and crossovers for blockage and corro-
sion.
(5) Applicable only to furnaces: Inspect the heat exchanger
for cracks, openings, or excessive corrosion.
(6) Applicable only to boilers: Inspect for evidence of water
or combustion product leaks.
(7) Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and win-
dows and all doors between the space in which the appli-
ance is located and otherspaces of the building. Turn on
clothes dryers. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range
hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at
maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
Close fireplace dampers. If, after completing Steps 8
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through 13, it is believed sufficient combustion air is not
available, refer to Section 5.3 of this code for guidance.
(8) Place the appliance being inspected in operation. Follow
the lighting instructions. Adjust the thermostat so appli-
ance will operate continuously.
(9) Determine that the pilot(s), where provided, is burning
properly and that themain burner ignition is satisfactory
by interrupting and re-establishing the electrical supply
to the appliance in any convenient manner. If the appli-
ance is equipped with a continuous pilot(s),test the pilot
safety device(s) to determinewhether it is operating
properly by extinguishing the pilot(s) when the main
burner(s) is off and determining, after 3 minutes, that
the main burner gas does not flow upon a call for heat.If
the appliance is not provided with a pilot(s), test for
proper operation of the ignition system in accordance
with the appliance manufacturers lighting and operating
instructions.
(10) Visually determine that the main burner gas is burning
properly (i.e., no floating, lifting, or flashback). Adjust
the primary air shutter(s)as required.
a. If the appliance is equipped with high and low flame
controlling or flame modulation, checkfor proper
main burner operation atlow flame.
11 Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after
5 minutes of main burner operation. Use a flame of a
match or candle or smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or
pipe.
12 Turn on all other fuel-gas-burning appliances within the
same room so they will operate at theirfull inputs. Follow
lighting instructionsfor each appliance.
(13) Repeat Steps 10 and 11 on the appliance being inspected.
(14) Return doors,windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers,
and any other fuel-gasburning appliance to their previ-
ous conditions of use.
(15) Applicable onlyto furnaces: Check both thelimit control
and the fan control for proper operation. Limit control
operation can be checked by blocking the circulating air
inlet or temporarily disconnecting theelectrical supply to
the blower motor and determining that thelimit control
acts to shut off the main burner gas.
(16) Applicable only toboilers: Determinethatthe water
pumps arein operating condition.Test low water cutoffs,
automatic feed controls, pressure and temperature limit
controls, and relief valves in accordance with the manu-
facturers recommendations to determine that they are
in operating condition.
Appendix I Recommended Procedure for Installing
Electrically Operated Automatic Vent Damper Devices
in Existing Vents
This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this code but is
included for informational purposesonly.
1.1 General. This procedure is intended as a guide to aid in
safely installing an electrically operated automatic vent
damper device in the vent serving an existing appliance.
This procedure is based on the assumption that the history
of the specific appliance has been one of safe and satisfactory
operation.
 This procedure is predicated on central furnace, boiler,
and water heater installations, and it should be recognized
that generalized procedures cannot anticipate all situations.
Accordingly, in some cases, deviation from this procedure is
necessary to determine safe operation of the equipment.
The following steps should be followedin making the mod-
ifications:
Perform a safetyinspection of the existingappliance
installation. See AppendixH for a recommended proce-
dure for such safety
a inspection.
Shut off all gas and elect.ricity to the appliance. To shut
off the gas, use the shutoff valve in the supply line to the
appliance.
Install the damper device in strict accordance with the
manufacturers installation instructions. Make certain
the deviceis not located in that portion of the ventingsys-
tem that serves any appliance other than the one for
which the damperis installed.
Make certain wiring connections are tight and wires are
positioned and secured so they will not be able to contact
high-temperature locations.
Where an additional automatic valve has been incorpo-
rated or an existing gas control replaced, conduct a gas
leakage test of the appliance piping and control system
downstream of the shutoff valve in the supply line to the
appliance.
Visually inspect the modified venting system for proper
horizontal pitch.
Check that the damper operates properly is and
properly
sequenced with the appliance operating controlsso that
it opens when there is a call for heat andcloses when the
appliance is in a standby condition.
NOTE: If a boiler gas valve is sequenced by the aquastat,
determine that the damper opens prior tothe opening of the
gas valve.
(8) Determine the amperage draw of the gas control circuit
and damper device.
a. Check the appliance t.ransformer for adequate capac-
ity.
b. Check the heat anticipator in the comfort thermostat
to determine thatit is properly adjusted.
(9) Sequence the appliance through at least three normal
operating cycles.
(10) Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and win-
dows and all doors between the space in whichthe appli-
ance is located and otherspaces of the building. Turnon
clothes dryers. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range
hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at
maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
Close fireplace dampers.
(1 1)Place the appliance in operation. Follow the lighting
instructions. Adjust the thermostat so the appliance will
operate continuously.
(12) Test for spillage at thedraft hood relief opening after 5 min-
utes of main burner operation. Use a flame of a match or
candle or smoke from acigarette, cigar, or pipe.
(13)Visually determine that the main burner gas is burning
properly - that is, no floating, lifting, or flashback.
Adjust the primary air shutter(s)as required.
If the appliance is equipped with high and low flame
controlling or flame modulation, check for propermain
burner operation atlow flame.
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properly and that the main burner ignition is satisfactory
by interrupting and re-establishing the electrical supply
to the appliance in any convenient manner. If the appli-
ance is equipped with a continuous pilot(s),test the pilot
safety device(s)todeterminewhether it is operating
properly by extinguishingthepilot(s)when the main
burner(s) is off and determining, after 3 minutes, that
the main burner gas does notflow upon acall for heat.If
this appliance is not provided with a pilot(s), test for
proper operation of the ignition system in accordance
with the appliance manufacturers lighting and operating
instructions.
(15) Applicable only to furnaces: Check both the limit control
and the fan control for proper operation. Limit control
operation can be checked by blocking the circulating air
inlet or temporarily disconnecting theelectrical supply to
the blower motor and determining that the limit control
acts to shut off the main burnergas.
(1 6) Applicable only to boilers:
a. Determine that thewater pumps are in operating con-
dition.
b. Test low water cutoffs, automatic feed controls, pres-
sure and temperature limit controls, and relief valves
in accordance with the manufacturers recommenda-
tions to determinethey are in operating condition.
(17) Label the damper device with information on the follow-
ing:
a. Name of qualifiedagencyresponsiblefor damper
installation
b. Date of installation
Appendix J Recommended Procedure for Installing
Mechanically Actuated Automatic Vent Damper Devices
in Existing Vents
This appendix is not a part ofthe requirements of this code but is
included for informational purposes only.
J.1 General. This procedure is intended as a guide to aid in
safely installing amechanicallyactuatedautomaticvent
damper device in the vent servingan existing appliance.
This procedure is based on the assumption that the history
of the specific appliance has been oneof safe and satisfactory
operation.
This procedure is predicated on central furnace, boiler,
and water heater installations, and it should be recognized
that generalized procedures cannot anticipate all situations.
Accordingly, in some cases, deviation from this procedure is
necessary to determine safe operation of the equipment.
The following steps should be followed in making the mod-
ifications:
Performa safety inspection of the existing appliance
installation. See Appendix H for a recommended proce-
dure for such safety
a inspection.
Shut off all gas and electricity to the appliance. To shut
off the gas, use the shutoff valve in the supply lineto the
appliance.
Install the damper device in strict accordance with the
manufacturers installation instructions. Make certain
the device is not located in that portion of the venting sys-
tem that serves any appliance other than the one for
which the damperis installed.
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tight and wires are positioned and secured so they will
not be able to contact high-temperature locations.
(5) Where an additional automatic valvehas been incorpo-
rated or an existing gas control replaced, conduct a gas
leakage test of the appliance piping and control system
downstream of the shutoff valve in the supply line to the
appliance.
(G) Visually inspect the modified venting system for proper
horizontal pitch.
(7) Check that the damper operates properly and is properly
sequenced with the appliance operating controls so that
it opens when thereis a call for heat andcloses when the
appliance is in a standby condition.
NOTE: If a boiler gasvalve is sequenced by the aquastat,
determine that the damper opens prior to the opening of t h e
gas valve.
(8) Determine the amperage draw of the gas control circuit
and damperdevice.
a. Check the appliance transformerfor adequate capacity
h. Check the heat anticipator in the comfort thermostat
to determine it is properly adjusted.
(9) Sequence the appliance through at least threenormal
operating cycles.
(10) Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and win-
dows and all doors between the space i n which the appli-
ance is located and otherspaces of the building. Turn on
clothes dryers. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range
hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at
maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
Close fireplace dampers.
( 1 I ) Place appliance in operation. Follow the lighting instruc-
tions. Adjust the thermostat so the appliance will operate
continuously.
(12) Test for spillage at thedraft hood relief opening after5 min-
utes of main burner operation. Use a flame of a match or
candle or smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.
(13) Visually determine that the main burner gas is burning
properly (Le., no floating, lifting, or flashback). Adjust
the primary air shutter(s)as required.
If the appliance is equipped with high and low flame
controlling or flame modulation, check for propermain
burner operation at low flame.
(14) Determine that the pilot(s), where provided, is burning
properly andthat the main burner ignition is satisfactory
by interrupting and re-establishing the electrical supply
to the appliance i n any convenient manner. If the appli-
ance is equipped with a continuous pilot(s),test the pilot
safety device(s) todeterminewhether it is operating
properly by extinguishing the pilot(s) when the main
burner(s) is off and determining, after 3 minutes, that
the main burner gas does not flow upon a call for heat.If
this appliance is not provided with a pilot(s), test for
proper operation of the ignition systemin accordance
with the appliance manufacturers lightingand operating (7) Check the installation to determine there is no physical
instructions.
15) Applicable only to furnaces: Check both thelimit control
and the fan control for proper operation. Limit control
operation can be checked by blocking the circulating air
inlet o r temporarily disconnecting the electrical supply to
the blower motor and determining that thelimit control
acts to shut off the main burner gas.
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( 1 G) Applicable only to boilers:
a. Determine that the water pumps are in operating con-
dition.
b. Test low-water cutoffs, automatic feed controls, pres-
sure and temperature limit controls, and relief valves
in accordance with the manufacturers recommenda-
tions to determine they are in operating condition.
(17) Label the damper device with information on the fol-
lowing:
a.Name of the qualified agency responsible for the
damper installation
b. Date of installation
Appendix K Recommended Procedure for Installing
Thermally Actuated Automatic Vent Damper Devices in
Existing Vents
This appendix is not a part ofthe requirements ofthis code but is
includedjrn informational purposesonly.
IC1 General. This procedure is intended as a guide to aid i n
safely installing a thermally actuated automatic vent damper
device in the vent serving an existing appliance.
This procedure is based on the assumption that thehistory
of the specific appliance has been one of safe and satisfactory
operation.
This procedure is predicated on central furnace, boiler,
and water heater installations, and it should be recognized
that generalized procedures cannot anticipate all situations.
Accordingly, in some cases, deviation from this procedure is
necessary to determine safe operation of the equipment.
The following steps should befollowed in making the mod-
ifications:
(1) Performa safety inspection of theexistingappliance
installation. See Appendix H for a recommended proce-
dure forsuch a safety inspection.
( 2 ) Shut off all gas and electricity to the appliance. To shut
off the gas, use the shutoff valvein the supply lineto the
appliance.
(3) Install the damper devicein strict accordance with the
manufacturersinstallationinstructions. Make certain
the device is not located in that portion of the ventingsys-
temthat servesany appliance other than the one for
which the damper is installed.
(4) Make certain that wiring connections are tight and wires
are positioned and securedso they will not be able to con-
tact high-temperature locations.
(5) Where an additional automatic valve has been incorpo-
rated or an existing gas control replaced, conduct a gas
leakage test of the appliance piping and control system
downstream of the shutoff valve in the supply line to the
appliance.
(6) Visually inspect the modified venting system for proper
horizontal pitch.
obstruction or deformation that could impair damper
operation.
(8) Determine the amperage draw of the gas control circuit
and damperdevice.
a. Check the appliance transformer for adequatecapacity.
b. Check the heat anticipator in the comfort thermostat
to determine that it is properly adjusted.
 (9) Sequence the appliance through at least threenormal ( 1 ) Determine the total equipment input and the totalavail-
operating cycles. able room volumes:
(10) Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and win- Total equipment input: 100,000 Btu/hr t 40,000 Btu/hr
dows and all doors between the space in whichthe appli- = 140,000 Btu/hr
ance is located and otherspaces of the building. Turnon Equipment room volume: 10 ft X 10 ft with 8-ft ceiling
clothes dryers. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range = 800 ft3
hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at
Adjacent room volume: 10 ft X 15 ft with 8-ft ceiling
maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
= 2400 ft3
Close fireplace dampers.
Total indoor room volume: 800 ft3 t 2400 fts = 3200 ft?
(11) Place the appliance in operation. Follow the lighting
instructions. Adjust the thermostat so the appliance will (2) Determine whether location is an unconfined space:
operate continuously. Total equipment input= 140,000 Btu/hr
(12) Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 Unconfined space determinations:
minutes of main burner operation. Use aflame of a
140,000 Btu x 50 ft3/1000 Btu/hr = 7000 ft3
match or candleor smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.
Conclusion: Equipment is locatedinaconfinedspace
(13) Visually determine that the main burner gas is burning
properly (Le., n o floating, lifting, or flashback). Adjust since the totalof 3200 ft3 does not meet the unconfined
cri-
the primary air shutter(s)as required. If the appliance is teria of 7000 ft3.
equipped with high and low flame controlling or flame (3) Determine ratio of actualconfinedvolume to required
modulation, check for propermain burner operation at unconfined volume, actual confined/required unconfined
low flame. ratio:
(14) Determine that the pilot(s), where provided, is burning
properly and that the main burner ignition is satisfactory
3200 ft3
by interrupting and reestablishing the electrical supply -= 0.46
to the appliance in any convenient manner. If the appli- 7000 ft3
ance is equipped with a continuous pilot(s),test the pilot
safety device(s)todeterminewhether it is operating (4) Determine indoor combustion air openingsize for open-
properly by extinguishing the pilot(s) when the main ingscommunicating with adjacentindoorspaces as
burner(s) is off and determining, after 3 minutes, that though all combustion air is to come from the indoors,
the main burner gas does notflow upon acall for heat.If indoor opening (high andlow) sizes:
this appliance is not provided with a pilot(s), test for
proper operation of the ignition system in accordance 140,000 Btu/hr = 140 in. 2
with the appliance manufacturer's lighting and operating
1000 Btu/in.2
instructions.
(15) Label the damper device with information on the fol- (5) Determine the outdoor combustion air opening (upper
and lower) size as if all combustion air is to come from
lowing:
the outdoors. In this example, the combustion air open-
a. Name of the qualifiedagencyresponsible forthe ings directlycommunicate with the outdoors.
damper installation
b. Date of installation
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140,000 Btu/hr - in.2

4000 B t u h 2
Appendix L Example of Air Opening Design for (6) Determine outdoor combustion air opening area ratio:
Combustion and Ventilation.
Subsection 5.3.3(c)6requires the sumof the indoor and
outdoor ratios must be equal to or greater than1.00, out-
This aplendix is not a partof the requirements ofthis code but is door Combustion opening ratio:
includedfor informational purposesonly.
L.l Example of Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combus- 1 .O0 - 0.46 (from Step 3) = 0.54
tion Air Opening Design [5.3.3 ( c ) ] . Determine the required
combination of indoor and outdoor combustion air opening (7) Determinereducedoutdoorcombustionairopening
sizes for thefollowing equipment installation example. area:
Example Installation. A furnace and a water heater with
the following inputs are located in 10 a ft x 10 ft equipment 2
Opening area = 0.54 (from Step 6) x 35 in.
room with an 8-ft ceiling. An adjacent room that measures
15 ft X 20 ft with an 8-ft ceiling can be used to help meet the Each opening area = 19 in.'
equipment combustion air needs. The house construction
(8) Final design summary:
is not unusually tight.
sized 140 in.'
One high and onelow indoor opening each
Furnace input: 100,000 Btu/hr
One high and onelow outdoor opening eachsized 19 in.'
Water heater input: 40,000 Btu/hr
The minimum dimension of the air opening should not
Solution be less than 3 in. (76 mm).

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ASTM B 280, Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for

Appendix M Referenced Publications Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service,1997.
ASTM D 2513, Standard Specification f o r Thermoplastic
Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings, 1999.
M.l This list of documents is included because they pertain to ASTM D 2517, Speclfication f o r Reinforced Epo.ry Resin
equipment, accessories, materials, and installations that can be Gas Pressure Pipe and Fittings,1994.
encounteredintheapplicationofthiscodeandthuscontain ASTMD2420, Method of Test f o r Hydrogen Su(fde in
useful information. The documents are not considered part of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases (Lead Acetate Method), 1991
the requirements of this code even though some are referenced (Reaffirmed 1996).
in conjunction with the requirements in the code.
M.1.5 AWS Publications. American Welding Society, 550 N.
M.l.l API Publication. American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33 126.
Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005
AWS 82.1, Standard f o r Welding Procedure
and
API 1 104, Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities, 1999. Performance Qualification, 1998.
M.1.2 ASHRAE Publications. American Society of Heating, AWSB2.2, Standard f o r Brazing
Procedure
and
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Performance Qualification, 1991 .
Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329-2305. M.1.6 CSAInternationalPublicatons. CSAInternational.,
ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals, 1997. 8501
East
Pleasant
Valley
Road,
Cleveland, OH 44131.
ASHRAE Handbook- W A C Systems and Equipment,1999. (Reaffirmed Year)
M.1.3 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical AGAJCGA NGV 1, Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV)
Engineers,UnitedEngineeringCenter,345East47thStreet, Fueling Connection Devices, 1994.
New York, NY 10017. AGAJCGA NGV 3.1, Fuel System Components f o r Natural
Gas Powered Vehicles, 1995.
ASME Boiler and
Pressure
Vessel
Code, Section
III ANSI
LC
IICSA 6.26, GasPiping
Systems
Using
("NuclearPowerPlantComponents"),DivisionI-Subsections Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing,1997.
NB, NC, and ND, Article 3600, 1998. ANSI LC 2, Agricultural Heaters, 1996.
ASME BoilerandPressureVesselCode, Section IXand ANSI 221.1, Household Cooking Gas Appliances, 1996.
Section IV, 1998. ANSI Z21.5.IlCGA 7.1, Gas Clothes Dryers - Volume I -
ASME B1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch, 1983 Type 1 Clothes Dryers, 1995.
(Reaffirmed:1992). ANSI Z21.5.2lCGA 7.2, Gas Clothes Dtyers- Volume I I -
ASME B 16.1,Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Type 2 Clothes Dryers, 1998.
Class 25, 125, 250, and 800, 1998. ANSI 22 1.1O. I/CSA 4.1, Gas Water Heaters - Volume I -
ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 1996. Storage, Water Heaters with Input Ratings of 75,000 Btu per
ASME 3I. 1, Power Piping, 1998. Hour or Less, 1998.
ASME 31.3, Process Piping, 1999. ANSI Z21.10.3ICSA 4.3, Gas Water Heaters - Volume III
ASMEB31.4, LiquidTransportationSystems f o r Liquid - Storage,WaterwithInputRatingsabove 75,000 Btu per
Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids,1998. Hour, Circulating and Instantaneous,1998.
ASME B3 1.5,Refrigeration Piping, 1992. ANS1 221.11.1, Gas-Fired Room Heaters - Volume I -
ASME B31.8, GasTransmissionandDistributionPiping Vented Room Heaters, 1991 (Replacedby Z21.86lCSA 2.32).
Systems, 1995. ANSI 221.1 1.2, Gas-Fired Room Heaters - Volume II -
ASMEB36.10, Welded and Seamless Wrought-Steel Pipe, Unvented Room Heaters, 1996.
1996. ANSI 221.12, Drafr Hoods, 1990 (Reaffirmed 1998).
M.1.4 ASTM Publications. American Society for Testing and ANSI 221.13, Gas-FiredLow-PressureSteamandHot
Materials,100BarrHarborDrive,WestConshohocken, PA Water Boilers, 1991 (Reaffirmed 1998).
19428-2959. ANSI 22 1. I5ICGA 9.1, Manually Operated Gas Valves for
Appliances, Appliance Connector Valves. and Hose End Valves,
ASTM A 53, Standard Specifcation for Pipe, Steel, Black
1997.
and Hot-Dipped, Zinc Coated Welded and Seamless, 1999.
ANSI 221.171CSA 2.7, Domestic Gas Conversion Burners,
ASTM A 106, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon
1998.
Steel Pipef o r High-Temperature Service, 1999.
ANSI 22 I . 18ICGA 6.3, Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators,
ASTMA254, StandardSpecification for Copper Brazed
1995.
Steel Tubing, 1997.
ANSI 22 1.19, Refrigerators UsingGas
Fuel, 1990
ASTM539,
A Standard
Specijcation f o r Electric
(Reaffirmed 1999).
Resistance-Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for Gas and Fuel Oil
ANSI
221.20, Automatic
Gas
Ignition
Systems
and
Lines, 1999.
Components, 1997.
ASTM B 88, Speclfication for Seamless Copper Water Tube,
ANSI
Z21.21lCGA 6.5, Automatic
Valves for
Gas
1996.
Appliances, 1997.
ASTMB 210, Specification f o r Aluminum-AlloyDrawn
ANSI 221.22, ReliefValvesandAutomaticGasShutoff
I Seamless Tubes, 1995.
Devices forHotWaterSupplySystems, 1986(Reaffirmed
ASTM B 241, Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Seamless
1998).
Pipe andSeamless Extruded Tube,1996.

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221.23, Appliance
Gas Thermostats, 1993 IASNGV2, BasicRequirements f o r CompressedNatural
(Reaffirmed 1998). Gas Vehicle (NGV) Containers. 1998.
ANSIZ21.24lCGA 6.10, Metal
Connectors for
Gas
Appliances, 1997. M.1.7
MSSPublications. ManufacturersStandardization
ANSI 221.35JCGA 6.8, Pilot Gas Filters, 1995. Society of the Valve andFittings Industry, 5203 Leesburg Pike,
ANSI221.40.11CGA 2.91-M99, Gas-Fired
Absorption Suite 502,Falls Church, VA 2204 1.
Summer Air Conditioning Appliances,1996. MSSSP-6, Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe
ANSI 221.40.2lCGA 2.92, Gas-Fired Work Activated Air- Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings,
Conditioning
Heat
and
Pump
Appliances
(Internal 1999.
Combustion), 1996. ANSI/MSS SP-58, Pipe Hangers and Supports- Materials,
ANSI Z21.40.41CGA 2.94, Performance Testing and Rating Design and Manufacture, 1993.
of Gas Fired, Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Appliances,
M.1.8 NACE Publication. National Association of Corrosion
1996.
Engineers, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084.
ANSI Z21.41lCGA 6.9, Quick-Disconnect Devices f o r Use
With Gas Fuel,1998. NACE RP 0169, Control of
External
Corrosion on
ANSI 22 1.42, Gas-FiredIlluminatingAppliances, 1993 Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems,1996.
(Reaffirmed 1998). M.1.9
NFPA
Publications. National
Fire
Protection
ANSI Z21.47lCSA 2.3,Gas-Fired Central Furnaces, 1999. Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O.Box 9101, Quincy, MA
ANSI 221.48, GasFiredGravityandFanTypeFloor 02269-9 O11.
Furnaces, 1992, (Replaced by Z21.861CSA 2.32).
ANSI 22 1.49, Gas Fired Gravity and Fan Type Vented Wall NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,1996.
Furnaces, 1993, (Replaced by Z21.861CSA 2.32). NFPA59, Standard f o r theStorageandHandlingof
ANSI Z21.501CSA 2.22, Vented Gas Fireplaces, 1998. Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants, 1998.
ANSI Z21.54lCGA 8.4, Gas Hose Connectors for Portable NFPA59A, Standard f o r theProduction,Storage,and
Outdoor Gas-Fired Appliances,1996. Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 1996.
ANSI 22 1.56JCSA 4.7,Gas-Fired Pool Heaters,1998. NFPA 61, Standard f o r the Prevention of Fires and Dust
ANSI
221.57, Recreational
Vehicle
Cooking
Gas Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities, 1999.
Appliances, 1993 (Reaffirmed 1998). NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, 1998.
ANSIZ21.581CGA1.6, Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 1999.
1995. NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 1999
ANSIZ21.60lCGA 2.26, DecorativeGasAppliances for NFPA 88B, Standard for Repair Garages,1997.
Installation in Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces,1996. NFPA 90A,Standard f o r the Installation o f A i r Conditioning
ANSI 221.61, Gas-Fired Toilets, 1983 (Reaffirmed 1996). and Ventilating Systems, 1999.
ANSIZ21.66lCGA6.14, Automatic Vent Damper Devices NFPA90B, Standard f o r theInstallationofWarmAir
f o r Use with Gas-Fired Appliances,1996. Heating and Air Conditioning Systems,1999.
ANSI Z21.691CSA 6.16, Connectors f o r MovableGas NFPA 96, StandardforVentilationControlandFire
Appliances, 1997. Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 1998.
ANSI 22 1.7I , Automatic Intermittent Pilot Ignition Systems NFPA 2 1 1, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and
f o r Field Installation, 1993 (Reaffirmed 1998). Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances,1996.
ANSI Z21.771CGA 6.23, Manually-Operated Piezo-Electric NFPA 501A, Standardfor
Fire
SafetyCriteria
for
Spark Gas Ignition Systems and Components,1995. ManufacturedHomeInstallations,Sites,andCommunities,
ANSI Z21.78lCGA 6.20, Combination Gas Controls for Gas 1999.
Appliances, 1995. NFPA 8501, Standard f o r Single Burner Boiler Operation,
ANSI Z21.86lCSA 2.32, Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating 1997.
Equipment, 1998. NFPA8502, Standard f o r thePreventionofFurnace
ANSI 22 1.8SlCSA2.33, VentedGas-FireplaceHeaters, fiplosions/Implosions in Multiple Burner Boilers,1999.
1998. M.l.10 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories
Inc.,
ANSI283.3, GasUtilizationEquipmentinLargeBoilers. Publication Stock, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,IL 60062.
1971 (Reaffirmed 1995).
UL 103, Chimneys,Factory-Built,ResidentialTypeand
ANS1 Z83.4, Direct Gas-Fired Make-up Air Heaters, 1991
Building Heating Appliances,1995.
(Reaffirmed 1998).
ANSIKJL 441, Gas Vents, 1996.
ANSI 283.6, Gas-Fired Infrared Heaters, 1990 (Reaffirmed
ANSIIUL641, TypeLLow-TemperatureVentingSystems,
1998).
1995.
ANSI Z83.8ICGA 2.6, Gas-Fired Duct Furnaces and Unit
UL 1738, VentingSystemsforGasBurningAppliances,
Heaters, 1996.
Categories II, III and IV, 1993.
ANSI 283.1 l/CGA1.8, Foodservice Equipment,1996.
UL 1777, Chimney Liners, 1996.
IAS U.S. 7, Requirements for Gas Convenience Outlets and
Optional Enclosures, 1990. M.l.ll U.S Government Publications. U.S. Government
IAS U.S. 9, Requirements f o r Gas-Fired,DesiccantType Printing Office, Washington,DC 20402.
Dehumidifiers and Central Air Conditioners,1990. Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard,
Title
IAS U.S. 42,Requirement for GasFiredCommercial 24 CFR, Part 3280.
Dishwashers., 1992

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Aboveground outside piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Access
Duct furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10.3
Floor furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 1.8
Gas utilization equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.1
Onroofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.3
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3.4, 3.10.2(a)
Wall heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.28.1 (e)
..cy,
Accessible
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readily (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Air
qualified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Circulating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Circulating air
1.7
Combustion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Combustion air
Dilution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Excess (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Make-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Make-up air
Primary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sep Primary air
Use under pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.5
Air conditioners, gas-fired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Air conditioning (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Airducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeDucts
Air shutters (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Aircraft hangars
Duct furnaces in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10.7
Heatersin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.11,6.19.4,6.27.5
Alternate materials,equipment, and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2
Altitude, high. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1.2
Ambient temperature (definition) . . . .1 .7. sep also Weather conditions
Anchors, pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.6
Anodeless risers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.4
Definidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Appliance categorized ventdiameter/area (definition) . . . . . . . . .1.7
Appliances
Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.1, A.5.1.1
Automatically controlled (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Category I venting systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Chap. 10, App. G
Combination units
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.5(c) to (d)
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.7. 5.5(c)
Converted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 1.2 to 5-1.3
Counter (gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeFood service equipment, gas
Decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Decorative appliances
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeDirect vent appliances
Fan-assisted cornbustion
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App . G
Gas input for typical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table C.2
Household cooking . . . . . . . . . ee Household cooking appliances
Illuminating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.16, Table 6.16.2(b)1
Installation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap. 5
Low-heat
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .7
Vent connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.2(d)
Outdoor cooking . . . . . . . . . . see Outdoor cooking gas appliances
Placing in operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.4
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Pressure regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.4(b), 5.1.17 to 5.1.18
Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.4
Vented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ePVented appliances
Applicability of code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.1
Approved (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7, A.1.7
Atmospheric pressure(definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Attics, appliancesin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.2(b)
Authority havingjurisdiction (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7, A.1.7
Automatic damper regulators (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Automatic firecheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see . Firechecks, automatic
Automatic gas shutoff device (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Ignition, Automatic
Automatic vent damper devices . . see Damper devices. automatic vent
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1.7
Back pressure
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Backfilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2 (c)
Backfke preventers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Safety blowouts
B a f f l e ( d e f ~ t i o n ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Barometricdraftregulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.l(e), 7.12.4 to 7.12.6
Definidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Bends
Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6,A.3.6.3
Vent connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.10.6
Bleeds
Diaphragm-type valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 1.19
Direct makeup air heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F .8.7
Industrial air heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .9.6
Blowers, mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Mixing blowers
Boilers
Central heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3.1, Tables 6.2.3(a) to (h)
Cooling units used with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3.8
Erection and mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .3.2
Low water cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4.8.5
Steam safety and pressure relief valves . . . . . . . . . .6.3.5. A.6.3.5
Temperature- or pressure-limiting debices . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6.3.3
Hot water heating (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Hot water supply (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Low-pressure (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Steam heating (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Bonding, electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Branch lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2, 3.5.1,3.9
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Breeching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeVent connectors
Broilers
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Open-top units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20
Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20.4
Domestic, protection above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.20.3
Unit (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Btu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.2. 4.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Buildings
Pipingin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
Concealed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
Connection of gas utilization equipment to . . . . . . . 5.5,A.5.5.6
Piping under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .1.6
Structural members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .1.7
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Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.4 to 6.4.5

Unit heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.27.4

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Elbows., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6.4. 10.13, 10.2.6
Electrical systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14 to 3.16
Air conditioning equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .2.6
Gas utilization equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6
Ignition and control devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.6.2
Engines. stationary gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .seeAppliances; Gas utilization equipment
Excess air (defimition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Exhaust systems, mechanical . . . . . . . see Mechanical exhaust systems
Explosion heads (rupturediscs) . . . . . . . . . 3.13.4, 3.13.6(d), A.3.13.4
Definidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Exterior masonry chimneys . . . . . sec Chirrmeys (masonry. metal. and
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FANMax . . . . . . . . . . . .10.1.6, 10.2.3(a), 10.2.16,Tables10.1 to 10.4,

Tables 10.6 to 10.9
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FANMin . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1.1(2), 10.1.6, 10.2.1(3), 10.2.3(b),
10.2.16,
Tables 10.1 to 10.4, Tables 10.6 to 10.9
1)efinition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Fan-assisted combustion system appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l o .2.19
Definidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.3(a). App. G
FAN+FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.2.1(3).Tables 10.6 to 10.9
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FAN+NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.2.1(2), ( 3 ) . 10.2.18(3), 10.2.18(4),
Tables 10.6 to 10.9, Tables 10.13(a) to ( h )
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Firechecks, automatic .3.13.1(3).3.13.4.3.13.6..4.3.13.4.A.3.1 3.6(a)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Fireplace insert . . . . . . . see Decorative appliances. to install in vented
fireplaces
Fireplace screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.6.3
Fireplaces . . . . . . . .see also Decorative appliances. to installin ventcd
fireplaces
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z P P Gas fireplaces
Outlets, capping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8.2(b)
Vent connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.10.14
Fittings
Concealed piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .4.2
Corrosion. protection against . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6.6, 3.1.3, 3.4.5
Gas pipe turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6, .4.3.6.3
Gas utilization equipment ronncctions . . . . . . . . . ..5. 5.1(1) to (2)
Metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.8, A.2.6.8(a), Table 2.6.7
Overpressure relief device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .9.8
Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6.4.2.6.9
LJsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .6.1 (b)
Workmanship and defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6.5,4. 1.5
Flamearresters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13.2(2), 3.13.4,A.3.13.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Flammable liquids, handling of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6.2
Flammable vapors, gas appliances in areaof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,5,1.8
Flangegaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.11
Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.10
Floorfurnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
First floor installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 1.12
Upper floor installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 11.11
Floor-mounted equipment
Foodservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12,A.6.12.8
Household cooking appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.15.1
Unit heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 7.2(b)
Floors, p ipingin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.5,7.10.15
Flowmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13.2(a)

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Flues
Appliance (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Chimney (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Fluecollars . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.3(d), 10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.2.10 to 10.2.11,
10.2.15, 10.2.19
Definition ............................................ 1.7
Multiple. o n single appliance....................... 7.10.3(b)
Flue gases
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting of ......................................... 5.1.13
Food service equipment,gas
Combustible material adJacent to cooking top . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12.5
Connections ..................................... 5.5.1 (5)
Counter appliances.................................... 6.13
Definitions ............................................ 1.7
Floor-mounted .............................. .6.12. A.6.12.8
Venting ................................ .7.2.2(a) to (c), (g)
Forced air furnaces .................................. .6.3.7(a)
Foundations, piping through ............................. 3.1.5
Freezing, protection against . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.4,3.3.2, A.3.1.4
Furnaces
Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seecentral furnaces
Downflow (definition) .................................. 1.7
Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Duct furnaces
Enclosed (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Floor .................................. seeFloor furnaces
Forced-air (definitions) ................................. 1.7
Gravity(definiti0ns) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Horizontal (definition) ................................. 1.7
Refrigeration coils and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.7
Upflow (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Wall furnaces

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Garages
Commercial
Duct furnaces in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10.7
Gas utilization equipment in........................ 5.1.10
Heatersin ........................ 5.1.10(b), 6.19.4,6.27.5
Repair
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas utilization equipment in ..................... 5.1.10(b)
Residential
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas utilization equipment in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.9
Gas f w p l a c e s . . . . . . . . . . see also Decorative appliances, to install in
vented fireplaces
Direct vent (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Vented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7,A.6. 7.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas log . . . . . see Decorative appliances, to install in vented fireplaces
Gas mains (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .7
Gas reliefs
Direct makeup air heaters ............................. 6.8.7
Industrial air heaters ................................. 6.9.6
Gas supplier regulations ................................. 1.1.2
Gas utilization equipment
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.1
Added or converted ........................... 5.1.2 to 5.1.3
Air for combustion and ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3, A.5.3
Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.1, A.5.1.1
Bleed lines for diaphragm-typevalves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1.19
Carpeting, installation on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3
Clearance to combustible materials ..................... 5.2.2
Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.20
In confined spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.3, A.5.3.3
Connections to building piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5.5, A.5.5.6
Convenience outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.6
Coordination of design, construction, and maintenance . . App . B
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7

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gas-fired makeup air heaters; Infrared heaters; Pool
heaters; Room heaters; Unit heaters; W'ater heaters
In aircraft hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.11, 6.19.4, 6.27.5
In commercial garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.10(b), 6.19.4,6.27.5
Heating value (total)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hoods
Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yet: Draft hoods
Duct flumaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10.4
Ventilating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeVentilating hoods
Hoop stress (defimition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Hot plates
Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . swFood service equipment, gas
Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.2.2(c)
Hottaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Household cooking appliances . . . 6.15; S P P also Outdoor cookinggas
appliances
Built-in units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .7
Floormounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 5.1
.I.
Identification
Gas pressure regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.6
Meters. gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.5
Ignition
Accidental. prevention of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2
Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Illuminating appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.16, Table 6.16.2(b)1
Incinerators
Commercial-industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.17
Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Draft regulators. barometrir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.12.5
Vent connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.10.2(ej
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.4(a)
Indirect ovens (defmition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Industrial airheaters . . . . . . . 5ee Direct gas-fired industrial air heaters
Infraredheaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19
DefiIlition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Inspections
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.-2
Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6, A.8.6
Existing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.1, App. H
Gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1. A.4.1.1
Ignition, automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4
Protective devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1
Safety shutoff devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3
Vent connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.13
Installations
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.1 to 7.5.2,A.7.5.l(c)
Draft hoods and draft controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.12.2 to 7.12.3
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap. 5
Gas piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap. 3
Gas shutoff prior to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.2 to 1.5.3, A.1.5.2
Single-wall metal pipe forvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.4
Specific equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap. 6
Instructions
Gas utili~atior~ equipment installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1.21
Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.2
1999 Edition
COPYRIGHT American Gas Association (A.G.A.)
Licensed by Information Handling Services
GAS CODE
= 2223.1-130
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7
Insulating millboard (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Interruption of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5, A.1.5.2
Interruption of work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.4
1.7 -J-
Joining methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6, A.2.6
Joint compounds, thread . . . . . . . . . . . . seeThrrad joint compounds
Joints
Concealcd piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .4.2
Corrosion, protection against. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.3, A.5.1.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Flared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.8(c)
Metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.8,A.2.6.8(a), Table 2.6.7
Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.9, 3.6.2(b)
Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.8(b)
Vent connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.10.7
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Kettle, gasfired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . srr Food service equipment, gas
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Labeled(definiti0n) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Laundry stoves, domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2(c)
Leak check
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Suggested method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .App. 1)
Leak detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. 1.5
Definitiori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Leakage
Emergencyprocedurefor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App.E
Pressure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .1.5
System and equipment test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2, A.4.2.3
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.2.A.1.5.2
Limit controls . . . . . . .8.5. see alw Temperature limit controls/devices
Definidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Listed (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7, A . 1.7
Loads, connected (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Louvers
Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8.4
Industrial air heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.5(hj, 6.9.7(bj
Protecting openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .3.5
LF"Gas systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5.2, 2.6.9(d), 5.1.4
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Main burners (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Mains, gas or distribution (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. 1, B.3
Makeup air . . . . . . . .6.4.3. .see nlsoDirect gas-fired makeup air heaters
Manifolds, gas (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Manufacturedhome (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.2
Marking
Gas vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6.6
Singlewall metallic pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .7.7
Masonry chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . see Chimneys (masonry, metal, and
factory-built)
Maximum working pressure
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Overpressure relief device a n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .9.5
Mechanical exhaust systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.5, 7.6.2(a), A.7.3.5
Clothes dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.2, 6.4.4 to 6.4.5
Defini tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Metallic pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6.2 to 2.6.3, A.2.6.2(c),A.2.6.3(b)
Connection to plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.7(b)
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Corrosion. protection against ..................... 2.6.6, 3.4.5

Gas utilization equipment connections . . . . . . . . . . .5.5.1(1) to (2)
Joints and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.8
Single-wall. for venting. . . . 7.7, 10.2.20,A.7.7.5(a),Table 7.7.4(d),
Table 10.10
Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.7
Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.1
Meters,gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7,A.2.7
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Millboard, insulating (defmition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Mitered bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.3, A.3.6.3
Mixingblowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13.3 to3.13.4,3.13.5(c),A.3.13.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Multistory installations ....................... 10.2.12 to 10.2.14

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NA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.1.1(2). 10.2.1(3)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
NATMax . . . . . . . . . ..10.1.1(1),10.1.6, 10.2.1(1), 10.2.3(a),10.2.16,
Tables 10.1 to 10.4, Tables 10.6 to 10.9
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
NAT+NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10.2.1(2), 10.2.18(3), 10.2.18(4),
Tables 10.6 to 10.9, Tables 10.12(a) to ( b )
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Noncombustiblematerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Thimbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. 7.4(e)
Nondisplaceablevalve member (defmition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7
Notification of interrupted service ........................ 1.5.1

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Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see also Relief openings
Air opening design for combustion and ventilation . . . . . . App . 1
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.5(b)
Confined spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.3, A.5.3.3
Pipe, sizeof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.8
Operation of equipment, procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap. 8
Orifice cap (hood)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Orifice spud (defmition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Orifices
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Fixed. flow of gas through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App.F
Outdoor cooking gas appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.21
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .7
Outlets
Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Convenience outlets, gas
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Ovens
Baking and roasting . . . . . . . . . . . see Food service equipment, gas
Indirect (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Overpressure protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Piping in vertical chases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.1
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.5
Unauthorized operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.6
Oxygen
As test medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.2
Use under pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.5

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Parking structures
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas utilization equipment in ....................... .5. 1.10(a)
Partitions
Piping in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.3
Tubingin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.4
Pilot (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7

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Thermal expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Plastic pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.4,2.6.9
Within chimney flue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.8
Connection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.7(a) to (b)
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tables 9.32 to 9.34
Tracer wire to locate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. 1.7(c)
Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.2
As vent material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.2
Plenums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3.4,6. 2.3(e) to( f j , 6.3.6, 7.3.6
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Point of delivery, location .of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Poolheaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.22
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Power, continuous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4
Pressure
Atmospheric (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Back
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeDesign pressure
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.2. 5.1(1)
Low, protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum working
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Overpressure relief device and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.5
Operating, limitations on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Pressure control (defmition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Pressure drop
Allowable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4.1, 2.4.4,A.2.4.1,A.2.4.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Pressure limiting devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3, 6.22.3, 6.29.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Pressure regulators. . . . . . . . . . . see Overpressure protection devices;
Regulators
Pressure relief devices. . . . . . 6.3.5, 8.5, A.6.3.5; see also Overpressure
protection devices
Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29.6
Pressure tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1, A.4.1.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Primary air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2, A.8.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Protection
Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Control piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.4
Floor furnaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11.10
Gas pressure regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.3
Gas utilization equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.22
From fumes or gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.6, A.5.1.6
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1.12,5. 5.1(6)
Low pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Meters. gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.4
Open-top broiler units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20.3
Piping, underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2
Protective devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5
hrge/purging . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3, 6.8.9,Table 4.3.1, Table 4.3.2,A.4.3
Defirlition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
-Q-
Qualifiedagency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Definition
Quickdisconnect devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8.1(6). 3.8.2(a), 5.5.5
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
-R-
Radiant appliances . . . . see Decorative appliances. to install in vented
fireplaces
Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set-Food service equipment. gas
Referenced publications..................... .Chap. 11.App . M
1999 Edition
COPYRIGHT American Gas Association (A.G.A.)
Licensed by Information Handling Services
= 2223.1-132
Refrigeration systems
Boilers used with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .3.8
Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.7
Duct furnaces used with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 0.6
Refrigerators, gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.23
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2(f)
Regulations, gas supplier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.2
Regulator vents (defimition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Regulators
Appliance pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.4(b)
Automatic damper (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Draft regulators
Gas appliance (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas appliance pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.17 to 5.1.18
Illuminating appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 6.5
Venting of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 1.18
Linegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.4(a)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Monitoring (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2.8, 3.5.1, 5.1.17 to5.1.18,A.2.8; seeaalro
Overpressure protection device
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 1.18
Protection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. 8.3
Series (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Service (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Relief openings
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Direct makeup air heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .8.8
Industrial air heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .9.7
Repairs, gas shutoff prior to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.2 to 1.5.3, A.1.5.2
Retroactivityofcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
Risers
Anodeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Anodeless risers
Corrosion, protection against. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .4.5
Horizontal lines sloped to/from ....................... .3.3.3
Roofs, gas utilization equipment on ......................... 5.4
Room heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.24
Institutions, installations in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.24.2
Prohibited installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.24.1, A.6.24.1
Unvented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.24.1, 7.2.2(h),A.6.24.1
Definition., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Vented(definiti0n) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Wall-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.24.4
Room large in comparisonwith size of equipment (defimition). . 1.7
-S-
Safety blowouts (backfirepreventers) . . . . . .3.13.1(4).3.13.4.3.13.6.
A.3.13.4,A.3.13.6(a)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Safety inspection, existing appliance installation . . . . . . . . . ..App. H
Safety shutoff devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Unlisted LP-gas equipment used indoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5.1.4
Safety shutoff valves
Gas-mixingmachines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.13.5(d), A.3.13.5(d)
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13.5(d),A.3.13.5(d)
Scopeofcode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Seepagepan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11.9
Separate users, interconnections between . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3.1
Service head adapters (defimition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Service meter assembly (defimition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Service regulatom. . . . . .seeRegulators, Pressure; Regulators, Service
Shall(defurition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Shutoff devices, automaticgas (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7
Shutoff procedure . . . . . . 1.5.2 to 1.5.3,A.1.5.2; seealroSafetyshutoff
devices; Shutoffvalves
Shutoffvalves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10.3
 Equipment . . . . . . . . . 1.5.2, 3.3.4, 3.8.2(b), 5.5.4, 7.5.5(b),A.1.5.2 TypeLvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeGasvents
Manual gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10,5. 5.4
For multiple systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10.2
-U-
Sources of ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Ignition, Sources
Spaces Unconfined spaces ..................... see Spaces, Unconfined
Confined .................................... 5.3.3,A.5.3.3 Underground piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1, A.3.1.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Unit broilers
Surrounding chimney lining or vent ..................... 7.5.8 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Unconfined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.2 to 5.3.3,A.5.3.2 toA.5.3.3 Open-top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Unit heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.27
Well-ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.4 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Specific gravity (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Unusually tight construction (definition)..................... 1.7
Standby fuels, interconnections for ........................ 2.3.2 Utility gases (definition) .................................. 1.7
Steam cookers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seeFood service equipment. gas
Steam generators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seeFood service equipment, gas -V-
Stress
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Vacuum relief devices, water heaters..................... .6.2 9.6
Hoop (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Valve members
Structural members, building ............................ 5.1.7 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
supports Nondisplaceable (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.6 Valves
Floorfurnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11.6 Accessibility of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.4,3.10.2(a)
Gas utilization equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 1.7(c) Bypass, pool heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 2.4
Gas vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.5 Controlling multiplesystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 0.2
Heaters Definitions ........................................... 1.7
Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19.1 Diaphragm type, bleed lines for....................... .5.1.19
Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.22.1 Mixing blowers............................. .3.13.4, A.3.13.4
Pressure relief and steam safety, boilers. . . . . . . . . . . .6.3.5, A.6.3.5
Meters, gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.3
Shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Shutoff valves
Pipes and piping..................... 2.13.2, 3.3.6, Table 3.3.6
Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.l(b)
Single-wall metallic pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.6
Vent connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.10 Vapors, flammable, gasappliances in area of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 1.8
Vehicular fuel systems, compressed natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.30
Suspended-type unit heaters ......................... .6.2 7.2(a)
Vents
Switches, electrical supplyline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.6 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Gas vents
-1" Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8.7, 6.9.6
Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15,lO.l.l
Temperature, ambient (definition) . . 1.7; see also Weather conditions Regulator (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Temperature limitcontrols/devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3 Sizes
Floorfurnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11.2 Appliance categorized vent diarneter/area (definition) . . . . 1.7
Pool heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.22.3
Multiple appliance vents. . . . . . . . . . . .10.2, Tables 10.6 to 10.13
Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29.5
Single appliance vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lO.l, Tables 10.1 to 10.5
Temperature relief devices, water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29.6
Toilets, gas-fired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 6.3
Tensile strength (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Ventconnectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10to7.11,A.7.10.3,A.7.10.9(b)
Termination, venting systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seeVenting systems Bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.10.6
Testing, piping system Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Chimneys
Defects, pressure test for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.5
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.5
Leakage
Combination units ............................... A.7.5.5(c)
Pressure test for detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.5 Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.13 to 7.14
System and equipment test . . . . . . . . . 1.5.2, 4.2, A.1.5.2,A.4.2.3 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1. A.4.1.1
Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,7.10.14
Thermostats Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.13
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.7
Room temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.9,A..lO.S(b)
0.11 Thimbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7.4(e) Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threadjoint compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.7(d) Materials
.Table. .7.10.2,
7.4.1,. . .Tables
. . .7.10.2(d)
. . . (e)
. to
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Mechanical draft systems ............................ 7.3.4(c)
Toilets, gasfired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.26 Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15, 10.1.1
Traps, sediment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lo. ............... 3.7.3,5.5.7 Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2 (b) Sizeof7.10.3,10.1.10to10.1.11,10.2.4,10.2.10,A.7.10.3,Figs.G.2
Tubing to G.4, G.6 to G.9, G . l l
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.2 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.8
Gas utilization equipment connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5.1(2). (6) Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.10
Metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.3, 2.6.8(b),A.2.6.3(b), A.2.6.8(a) Through ceilings, floors, or walls ..................... 0.15.7.1
Partitions. in 6.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gas-fired
. . 3.4.4 Toilets, ....................................
Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6.4, 2.6.9 Twomore
or
appliances .7.1
0.3(c) ............... to ( d ) , 7.10.4
Sizing and capacities of . . .Tables 9.13 to 9.18, Tables 9.27 to 9.28, Vent damper devices, automatic . .see Damper devices, automatic vent
Tables 9.33 to 9.34 Vent gases (definition). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Workmanship and defects ........................ 2.6.5,4.1.5 Vented appliances
Type B gas vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Gas vents Categories and definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7, A.1.7
Type B-W gas vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Gas ventS Venting systems, Category I appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap . 10

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Vented wall furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.28.1 (c) to (d) Pool heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.22.5
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Refrigerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 3.2
Ventilatinghoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20.3, 7.2.3, 7.3.5, 7.6.2(a),A.7.3.5 Sizing of (appliances equippedwith draft hoods orlisted for
Ventilation use with TypeB vent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ap p.G
Air for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for........ 5.3, A.5.3 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2
Opening design, exampleof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.App. I Termination
Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.3,A.3.5.3 Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .5.2
Food service equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12.8, A.6.12.8 Gas vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6.2
Gas utilization equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1.2(a) Mechanical draft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.4(e)
Industrial air heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.5, A.6.9.5
Single-wall metal pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7.3
Infrared heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19.3
Open-top broiler units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.20.3 to 6.20.4 Through the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap.7
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 -W-
venting
requiringnot
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2
Fluegases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.13 Wallfurnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.28
Overpressure protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9.7 Direct vent (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Pressure regulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.4.3.5.1, 5.1.18 Vented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeVented wall furnaces
Venting system Wall head adapter (definition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Terminations WaU-type room heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.24.4
Through the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.7.8 Waterheaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29
Two or more appliances, single vent . . . . . .7.1 0.3(c) to(d),7.10.4, Anti-siphon devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29.9,A.6.29.9
10.2.15 Automatic instantaneous type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.29.7
Type of system to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4, Table 7.4.1 Circulating tank type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.29.8
Ventilating hoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.7.2.3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Venting systems Prohibited installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 9.1
Category I, sizing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chap. 10 Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2(e), 10.1.9(5),App.G
Connection to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seeVent connectors Weather conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13.2,3.3.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7, A.1.7 Floor furnaces and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 1.10
Design and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3 Protection against . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.4, A.3.1.4
Gas utilization equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1.2(c), 5.1.13 Single-wall metal pipe, use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Incinerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18.4 Work interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.4

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